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Retirement in store after $5 million win A LUCKY Western Port man is planning an early retirement after learning he won more than $5 million in the 14 July Powerball draw.

The new multimillionaire, who wants to remain anonymous, said he has been busy for the past couple of weeks and had not had a chance to have his entry checked.

“When Tatts contacted me to let me know I’d won a major prize, my heart started racing,” the man said.

“When they told me I’d won $5 million I felt elated, and also relieved as it means my wife and I will be able to give up work for good.

“I’ve been hoping and praying for many months that my numbers would come up so we

could retire. Our prayers have been answered.

“We’ll pay off the mortgage, clear our debts and set up our grown children and their partners with homes of their own.”

The man bought his winning 36-game Jumbo QuickPick entry for $29.40 from Hastings Gold Mine in High St. Gold Mine owners Lyle and Sue Ridout were over the moon with the win.

“This just proves our claim that we are the peninsula’s luckiest Tatts agency. We’ve now had 21 first division prizes,” Lyle said.

Winners are grinners: Sue Ridout, Paula Lovatt and Lyle Ridout from Hastings Gold Mine celebrate first division winner number 21.

Hastings port shock

By Mike Hast MELBOURNE’S Webb Dock should be a higher priority than developing the Port of Hastings, says one of Australia’s key port executives.

David Anderson, chief executive of Ports Australia, the peak body representing ports and marine authorities in Australia, told a regional ports conference in Tasmania two weeks ago the infrastructure for accessing Hastings was “pretty diabolical” and it would take 30 years to fully develop the port.

Webb Dock was far more important than plans to build docks in Western Port, he said.

Webb Dock is at the entrance to the Yarra River and faces Hobsons Bay at the head of Port Phillip.

Port of Melbourne’s other key docks – Swanson, Appleton and Victoria –

Expert’s call to develop Webb over Western Port

which are fast running out of land, are upstream of West Gate Bridge, which restricts the height of vessels.

Mr Anderson’s comments come at a time when the push to develop the Port of Hastings intensifies and opposition mounts.

Legislation is before the upper house of Parliament that will decouple the Port of Hastings from the Port of Melbourne Corporation, which the

Brumby Labor government joined together late last year just before losing office to the Ted Baillieu-led Coalition of Liberals and Nationals.

The legislation would create a new body, Port of Hastings Development Authority. It is expected to be approved when Parliament reconvenes for the spring session on 16 August.

The legislation, which has the support of all political parties, was listed

for voting before the Parliament rose for its winter break, but time ran out.

The new government has been under pressure to fast-track the expansion of Hastings, which the previous government planned to do over 20 years in three stages.

An expanded Hastings port would need a duplicated Western Port Hwy and a rail line to take goods to and from southeast Melbourne and from

Gippsland, including timber and coal.

A coal slurry pipeline has also been proposed.

Western Port Hwy is currently one lane in each direction – little more than a country road – between North Rd, Pearcedale, and Hasting.

As supporters of the ports of Melbourne and Hastings argue over scarce resources and timelines, environment and community groups are organising opposition.

A citizen lobby group formed to oppose Hastings port expansion when it was first mooted in 2006, Westernport Action Group, has joined Blue Wedges Coalition, an umbrella group of 65 organisations formed to oppose the dredging of Port Phillip in 2008-09.

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To advertise in the next Western Port News please contact Val Bravo on 0407 396 824 Western Port Under pressure: Sketches have been drawn up for development these two key development sites at Shoreham.

Shoreham goes online for future

Expressions of Interest Membership of the Crib Point Stony Point Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management Inc Nominations are being sought from the community for membership of a Committee of Management that will manage the foreshore reserve in Crib Point/Stony Point.

The Committee is responsible for the day to day management, care and protection of the foreshore reserve on behalf of both the local community and the wider Victorian community.

This is a unique opportunity to become actively involved in management of a highly significant area of coastal reserve.

Key attributes being sought include interest and enthusiasm, a commitment to caring, protecting and managing the foreshore reserve of Crib Point/ Stony Point and an approach to the task that includes maximising community involvement and participation.

Specific interest or skills in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded: • Knowledge of community diversity, interests, needs • Coastal ecology • Knowledge of local natural environment • Environmental management • Human resource management • Legal affairs • Sport and recreation

• Community liaison, education and/or training • Tourism and marketing • Committee and meeting procedures, and administration • Business management • Asset management • Financial management/accounting • Aboriginal and cultural heritage

Further information and nomination forms are available from Mr Brendan Kavanagh, Department of Sustainability and Environment on (03) 9296 4521.

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SHOREHAM Community Association has gone a step further in its efforts to involve residents in local activities by launching a website.

Permanent and part time residents can keep up to date with what is happening at Shoreham by logging onto www.shoreham.vic.au.

Current information on the website includes an update from the “Shoreham Taskforce” keeping watch on the development plans for the post office and general store sites.

In a report on the website, Trevor Sammells, a member of the taskforce which has spent four years battling “inappropriate development proposals” for the sites in Byrnes Rd, said although planning applications to subdivide the properties had been rejected by the shire, the mortgagee “now the effective owner of both sites” - is considering the prospect of developing them.

“His representative, Gordon Hamilton, has prepared concept sketches for both properties.

“They show the post office site being possibly developed into a shopping complex consisting of five or six one-storey shops/outlets covering three sides of the property with a landscaped plaza in the centre facing on to Cliff Rd.” Mr Sammells said the development could include a store, post office, coffee shop and up to three shops.

“The concept seems to have some similarities with the development underway at Bittern behind the general store, albeit on a much smaller scale.”

Mr Sammells said a sketch for the general store site “suggests development of one-storey holiday apartments with provision for parking above ground on site, with a six metre landscaped setback from Byrnes Rd”.

Menwhile, the mortgagee’s lawyers had confirmed that the lease would be extended to 31 December.

Final plans for the “Shoreham Triangle” are available on the website along with information

about the community tree planting day starting at 1pm on Saturday 20 August; an update on plans to bulk buy electricity (open to property owners from Flinders to Point Leo); and how residents can help get a local ambulance unit.

The shire has donated trees to be planted the triangle next to the Shoreham CFA in Byrnes Rd as part of national tree planting day.

The fire resistant “koala friendly” species will replace pine trees already removed from the triangle area.

For further information on the tree planting day or the electricity bulk energy buying scheme, call community association president Peter Renkin on 5989 8818.

Membership forms for the association downloaded from the site can be sent to: The Secretary, Shoreham Community Association, PO Box 73, Shoreham 3916 or handed in at the Shoreham Post Office.

Royal Assent for CFA CFA volunteers including Crib Point brigade’s Jackie Crow have been presented with a copy of the Governor’s signed Royal Assent document that made their rights part of Victorian law and guarantee better working conditions.

The Bill amended the CFA Act to state that volunteers be consulted on all matters that may affect them.

With more than 59,000 volunteers in the state, CFA protect country Victoria and 60 per cent of suburban Melbourne every day of the year, dealing with house and industrial fires, grass fires, road and marine accidents, hazardous materials events, bushfires, floods and an array of other emergencies.

To volunteer for CFA, contact Westernport Region brigade support officer Jane Orr on 0419 872 117 or email j.orr@cfa.vic.gov.au

No surprise in rate rise

By Mike Hast COUNCILLORS on Monday night last week approved a rate rise of 6.8 per cent when they signed off on Mornington Peninsula Shire’s almost $150 million budget for 2011-12.

Last year’s rise was 6.2 per cent.

Defending the increase, Cr David Gibb said the increase meant people in his ward of Rosebud would pay an average $39 extra a year. “The highest value house in Rye of $1.9 million would pay an extra $240 a year, about the cost of a cup of coffee each week,� he said.

Three councillors voted against the rise, Anne Shaw (Mt Martha area), Frank Martin (Red Hill) and Antonella Celi (Rosebud West). Cr Bev Colomb was absent, but had disagreed with the 6.8 per cent rise when the draft budget was released in late May. The budget and rate rise was approved 7-3.

After the meeting, some pro-rate rise councillors told The News the anti-rise councillors were grandstanding for the media. “They may have voted against the rise, but they are quite happy to take the money for projects in their wards,� one said.

During debate at the meeting in Rye Civic Hall, several councillors said they did not want to put rates up, but costs of running the shire had gone up. “People from Melbourne who have moved permanently to the peninsula expect more,� Cr Lynn Bowden said. “There is more pressure on our rate dollars, but we’ve not wasted those dollars.

Macca’s bid for 24 hours

‘High value properties will pay no more than what a coffee costs’ “We have no choice; we have to increase rates.�

Cr Leigh Eustace said water, power and gas companies did not worry about putting up costs.

Cr Frank Martin said the 6.8 per cent increase and borrowing $600,000 would enable shire debt to be reduced by $3.75 million to $35.2 million, but he proposed a 5.8 per cent increase and borrowing $1.5 million. “This would mean we could cut our debt to $36.1 million, just a few hundred thousand more. It would give us much the same result� with less pressure on ratepayers.

The only major change from the draft budget was the addition of $400,000 for sporting pavilions, with $371,000 coming via a windfall from the Grants Commission, which has changed the formula for allocating money to councils. The balance would come from part of the $52,000 budget surplus.

CEO Michael Kennedy told councillors he and finance manager Geoff Emberson were looking at ways to inject $1 million into pavilions for the 201213 budget.

Director of sustainable organisation

Kevin Clarke told the meeting the shire had the sixth lowest rates in Victoria.

This has been queried by the Municipal Association of Victoria and a shire ratepayer group, which claimed the rates were going up nine per cent.

Dr Kennedy told several community budget presentation meetings during June and July the MAV figure was wrong as it included the $130 green waste bin charge, which was paid by residents who opt-in to the service.

The MAV had incorrectly included a new, increased charge of 20 per cent for owners of vacant land, he said.

After the meeting, Cr Gibb told the Mornington Peninsula Ratepayers and Residents Association the increase in the dollar was up 6.8 per cent from last year.

However, ratepayers association secretary Alan Nelsen said revenue from all charges meant an increase of nine per cent. “The shire is trying to give the impression that the rate increase is 6.8 per cent in the hope that ratepayers will not become aware of or alarmed about the true increase in cost to the community,� he said.

“After almost a decade of increasing borrowing, the shire now proposes to cut $3.75 million off its debt. “This is a whacking turnaround of $5.25 million in one financial year and we believe the shire is leaving itself open to accusations of incompetence to have a high borrowing strategy in previous years and now try and reduce it by such a high rate increase.�

Last month when releasing the draft budget, mayor Graham Pittock said it was a “livability budget�.

Dr Kennedy said the shire was committed to ensuring rate increases were within the limits of affordability. “We strive to make best use of every dollar through ongoing review processes that focus on efficiency, effectiveness and innovation across everything we do,� Dr Kennedy said.

Mr Emberson told the budget meeting the shire had carried over $11.6 million of capital works, unspent due to various factors including bad weather, Peninsula Link freeway construction, longer project completion times, and longer permission times for projects from the state government and private landowners.

TAMING THE WILD

McDONALD’S in Somerville has applied to Mornington Peninsula Shire to open 24 hours a day.

The outlet in Eramosa Rd West, which opened in late 2009, currently closes at midnight and opens at 6am.

The next closest outlet at Hastings has similar operating hours.

Macca’s outlets in Frankston and Karingal open 24 hours.

Somerville traders are calling for security guards if the outlet is given permission to operate the extra hours.

When Hastings MP Neale Burgess officially opened McDonald’s on 30 November 2009, he said: “McDonald’s Somerville already employs 67 predominantly local staff and there will be an additional 15 crew members when the restaurant eventually goes to 24 hour trading.�

The town has been plagued by littering, vandalism, anti-social behaviour and petty crime in recent years.

Last May, Mr Burgess and his federal Liberal colleague Greg Hunt held a community meeting in response to these concerns.

Mr Hunt said Somerville was a wonderful town with a remarkable history, but faced a number of challenges. “Anti-social behaviour and petty crime were top of the list of concerns expressed at the meeting, along with the need to develop a better overall vision for the future development of the town,� he said. “Firstly, we will wage a war on graffiti in Somerville. We will also continue our campaign to get a 24-hour police station for Somerville, one manned by extra personnel, not officers stolen from Hastings.�

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This form guide’s on the move

By Keith Platt IN racing circles, Peter Ellis would be classed as a stayer, not a sprinter. He’s clocked up commendable times in three Melbourne marathons and power walks up to 15 kilometres a day, or night. But my assessment would have Ellis shaking his head. I’m not using enough data - history, form, fitness, weather, or condition of the track on the day.

Ellis is a racing tipster. A race form analyst, as he puts it. He’s a horseracing expert. His assessment of a horse’s form, as opposed to my naive assessment of him, is more mathematical and considered.

I’m the type of person he’d class as a mug punter.

To the outsider, Ellis has a glamorous life. He is feted by racing clubs who subsidise flights and accommodation overseas so he can attend race meetings. He’s a one-man business in the Sport of Kings.

He sends dispatches to various outlets from wherever he is in the world (including his On the Track column for The News), buying and then throwing away printers – which at $40 are cheaper to buy and throw away than carry as luggage – after running off copies of the statistics that form the basis of his predictions.

The destinations and the big races roll off his tongue like days of the week: Dubai, Hong Kong (15 majors), Singapore, England (Royal Ascot, Goodwood, York, Epsom), Ireland (Leopardstown), Italy (San Siro), France (Longchamp, Chantilly, Deauville) the United States (Kentucky Derby, Saratoga, Santa Anita, Arlington Park). Places and races still to be ticked off include Russia, Japan, South Africa and Argentina. On one trip he attended 28 meetings in 30 days in England and Europe. On yet another he was in Hong Kong on a Sunday, New York by Monday, then on to Cincinnati from where he drove to Louisville to attend races Tuesday to Saturday before arriving back in Australia on the Sunday. Sitting in one of his favourite coffee shops in Hastings, Ellis recalls thinking about the strangeness of it all as he pulled his car up alongside a cornfield outside Toledo in Ohio to email his tips for the next Moonee Valley races. “I couldn’t do it without the internet. On these hit and run trips you need access to information because you can’t afford to be in the dark for too long a time.” Ellis estimates he works up to 80 hours a week studying form, keeping his records, drawing ‘speed maps’, filing

Inspired: Peter Ellis goes trackside for this year’s Kentucky Derby at Louisville in the United States.

Pier reveiw: Peter Ellis poften ends his daily walk deliberating over upcoming races with a coffee at the Pelican Pantry near Hastings pier.

copy for publications, speaking on the radio and attending race meetings. Up to 30 of those hours are spent watching DVDs or videos of horse races, noting where each horse was placed during a race as well as at the finish.

His pay TV subscription is made solely to watch overseas races. The history, the running and the track all are added into his calculations, which end up as predictions.” I don’t know anyone in the industry who watches more races,” he says. “Few people do what I do because it’s so hard.”

When he goes the track – which can be up to three times a week – he checks the turf after the meeting is over, looking for soft spots or any other physical aspect of the turf that might have

affected the run of the horses. Everything will be carefully noted and added to his store of information to be factored into the next outing of the horses that ran on the day.

In one 20-year patch he only missed going to a meeting for one week. His details on tracks span 40 years, although works like the new drainage system at Mornington can make them redundant almost overnight. Ellis has been around the tracks a long time.

After tiring of football and cricket on the Mornington Peninsula in the early 1970s, he and a few friends began driving to Frankston to catch the train to Flemington. He worked up to the status of “form man” and found work with a friend who ran a tipping com-

pany. Writing a column for the Hastings-based Independent News Group later led to work with The Age – which still likes to label him The Pro when he covers the Spring Racing Carnival – and one of his staples, RadioTAB, which he broadcasts his show every Saturday morning to listeners in South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory.

Bet-Busters, the Gulf News and the Mornington Peninsula News Group also publish his tips and opinions. He also does consulting work with trainers and jockeys. Ellis says he has developed “a good following because my strike rate is good. What I say is down the line. I’m not copying anyone else’s tips.”

Although his predictions can have an effect on the odds Ellis says no one has ever asked him to “play up or down a horse”.

However, “with money attached, there’s bound to be skullduggery sometimes” and from his observations and knowledge he knows if a horse “hasn’t run to form when it should have won”.

These “inexplicable rides” will be noted in Ellis’s records and factored into the horse’s form.

“I would know more than the steward’s because I see these horses at different tracks and know their form.”

Just as he doesn’t follow other tipsters, Ellis keeps a friendly distance from other racing insiders such as trainers, breeders and jockeys.

“I talk to trainers, but it’s just conversation. I’m not interested in where they think a horse will come because they only know how their horse is doing.” When it comes to breeding, “eve-

ry horse is an individual. I try to find their strengths and weaknesses – if you find that key, you’re firing”.

“Jockeys can be that far off that it’s unbelievable. They think they can analyse a horse, but what can they see?

I’m standing back and can see all three dimensions and that’s why I prefer to see races live, because I can watch what’s happening at the back, middle and front of the field, not just where the cameras are pointed.

“My perfect scenario is watching the horses in the mounting yard, watching them race, go to scale and then recover. If I’ve got the video as well, I’ve had the whole package.”

Ellis reckons a 30 per cent strike rate is the “absolute best” a jockey can achieve “and if you follow a jockey you’re 99 per cent sure of losing in the long run”.

“It’s all about mathematics and not the strike rate on the day.

Ellis has ridden a horse ... once: “as a kid and the ground seemed a long way off”. He admits to punting in a small way, but says “being a professional would mean giving up what I do”.

He knows of pro punters with a $1 million monthly turnover who aim for a five per cent profit “who hire people like me”.

“I’ve never been a pro punter. I possibly might be one day, but I’d have to drop everything. I like what I do and to be a punter you need to do it properly.

You would need to work just as hard as I do. There are no short cuts, you get reward for effort.”

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Councillors under pressure over CEO’s job

By Mike Hast and Keith Platt RATEPAYER lobby groups are pressuring councillors to advertise Mornington Peninsula Shire CEO Michael Kennedy’s job.

Dr Kennedy, 58, (pictured right) has been chief executive since 1999 and his job has never been advertised.

However, the mayor Cr Graham Pittock has made it clear that councillors, not residents, who will make the decision whether to automatically reappoint Dr Kennedy or seek other candidates.

“The final decision is for councillors and not the community,” said in a response to a question at council’s 27 June meeting.

If reappointed for another three years in February, Dr Kennedy would serve until early 2015 – 16 years uncontested.

Dr Kennedy’s future has been raised during public question time at council meetings, in letters to newspapers and statements from ratepayer activist groups.

Most have questioned the advisability of re-negotiating his contract rather than advertising for other candidates.

One councillor, who did not wish to be identified, told The News that “maybe” it would be a waste of money to go through the expensive process of advertising and interviewing other hopeful’s “if we already know he’s the best person for the job”.

As reported by The News in June the 11 councillors have been vigorously debating behind closed doors whether to seek other candidates for the shire’s $320,000-a-year top job.

Long-term CEOs a rare breed AT neighbouring municipalities of Mornington Peninsula Shire, the City of Casey is the only one that has not renewed its CEO since 1999. Mike Tyler was appointed the first CEO of Casey in 1995 following amalgamation of Victoria’s 210 councils to 79. The shire had one CEO before Michael Kennedy, Warwick Dilley, who served 1995-99.

Frankston has had three – Jon Edwards, Steve Gawler and the incumbent, George Modrich, who was appointed in 2008.

Kingston has had two chief executives – Rob

Councillors have until next Wednesday, 10 August, to decide, as Dr Kennedy must be told six months before his contract expires if the job is being advertised.

In June, both former Mornington state MP Robin Cooper and current MP David Morris said the position of shire CEO should be advertised.

Mr Cooper in 2008 criticised the council for not advertising, saying: “My view on [council] contract reappointments, regardless of who it is, is that the market should be tested to see who is available.”

In June he said his views were unchanged: “Whether you are pro or anti Dr Kennedy, the council should find who’s available.”

He said the councillors should be held to task if they did not advertise the job this time around.

Any well-run business would advertise the CEO’s position, he said.

“After people have been in the top job for a number of years, sometimes you need a fresh face.”

Mr Morris, a former Shire of Mornington president and councillor, said he thought it best that the job be advertised.

“Multimillion dollar public corporations should do their best to get the best person on offer,” he said.

Some of the information now being sent to councillors includes:  An opinion piece by former state premier Jeff Kennett, “Best leaders know when it’s time for fresh blood”, published in the Herald Sun on 22 July, in which he states: “The optimum time for a person to occupy the top leadership position within any organisation is six to nine years.”  Blueprint for the Reform of Australian Government Administration, produced by a panel of experts for the federal government, which accepted all its recommendations last May. The

Skinner (1995-2005) and the incumbent, John Nevins.

Greater Dandenong’s three CEO have been Warwick Heine, Carl Wulff (who was pushed out in 2006 after announcing his intention to leave for the City of Ipswich in Queensland and was replaced by an acting CEO, former City of Springvale boss Bryan Pryce) and John Bennie, who took on the job in 2006. As Ipswich CEO, Carl Wulff is paid $303,292 plus a vehicle, superannuation, annual leave and retention payment.

The full-time councillors receive $114,220, the deputy mayor gets $130,540 and the mayor $189,280.

panel included former secretary of the department of the Prime Minister, Terry Moran AO; former Secretary of the Department of the Treasury Dr Ken Henry AC; and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Professor Glyn Davis AC. A key recommendation was that heads of public service departments (the nearest equivalent to municipal CEOs) should be rotated after five or seven years “in order to refresh departments and stimulate new ideas”.  An international management firm’s take on CEO tenure.

Claudio Fernandez-Araoz of Egon Zehnder International says chief executives tend to stay too long.

“All CEOs, and especially those CEOs who stay longer than 10 years, display a dramatic difference in performance between the first and second halves of their tenure.

“Even CEOs generally seek meaning and happiness in life, and two of the

most important preconditions of happiness are meaningful work and rich personal relationships. How can CEOs be happy leaving a position where so many of their most meaningful relations have been developed? They cannot be, unless work on this transition has been started early. In addition, the process is difficult because leaving, in some ways, involves confronting our mortality, realising that neither our role, nor our impact lasts forever.

“Research shows that we tend to overvalue ourselves generally, and years of success as a CEO, coupled with the unbalanced mix of praise typically received, can make us quite blind to an accurate self-assessment.

“Choosing a CEO is extremely difficult ... the process requires courage and a significant investment of time and energy. The consequences for organisations and society overall are, however, so huge that they clearly justify the effort.”

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Experts call a shock for dock plans Continued from Page 1 They in turn have aligned with Victorian National Parks Association and Westernport and Peninsula Protection Council.

The latter was formed in the 1960s when the Bolte Liberal government opened the Western Port region to development, in particular Hastings and Crib Point, where steelworks, jetties, gas and oil refineries, tank farms and infrastructure were built along with engineering and marine firms to service the enterprises (see ‘Back to the future’).

Hastings retains this industrial infrastructure, but at Crib Point only a gas and oil jetty remains operational.

VNPA marine and coastal project officer Simon Branigan says an expanded Hastings port would transform the area into a highly urbanised industrial zone that would become busier than the Port of Melbourne.

“We fear that expanding Hastings into a container port will be done with little consideration of protecting and enhancing Western Port’s immense environmental and recreational values,” he said.

“The development authority should have the protection of the bay’s environmental values as its core operating goal, not just fast-tracking development based on a projected growth in container shipping traffic.”

Blue Wedges president Jenny Warfe said once the development proceeds to the environmental effects statement (EES) phase, “proponents control the process, with economics being the focus, not the environment”.

Back to the future IT was dubbed “The Battle for Western Port” and grabbed national media headlines in the early 1970s.

Industrialists and conservationists fought a bitter battle over development after the Liberal state government, led by premier Henry Bolte, marked the region as a site for heavy industry in the 1960s.

One plan called for a nuclear reactor on French Island and the now-defunct State Electricity Commission bought up large tracts of land on the island, displacing farming families and reducing the island’s population by about 80 per cent.

Allied to the nuclear plan was one to build a causeway across the shallow waters north of the island, which would have interrupted tidal flows. Neither plan came to fruition.

The government bowed to concerns of conservationists and commissioned the “Westernport Bay Environmental Study”, which became the basis for the Shapiro Report, a major study led by US “EES assessments of major projects – with dredging of Port Phillip a prime recent example – invariably rely on economic analyses and ignore environmental values lost. They do not objectively assess the real economic benefits,” she said.

scientist Maurice Shapiro.

The report stands as an important environmental document as Professor Shapiro studied the entire Western Port catchment and the results shaped government policy toward the region for many years.

In the end, Bolte’s vision for Western Port to become the “Ruhr of Victoria”, named after the heavily industrialised city in Germany, fell well short of ambitions.

BP built a refinery at Crib Point that is now abandoned.

John Lysaght Pty Ltd built a steel mill near Hastings, now owned by BlueScope Steel, and Esso built a gas refractionation plant near the steel mill, both of which still operate.

Conservationists have called on the government to undertake a “Shapiro Mark II” before expanding the Port of Hastings.

The battles of 40 years ago will be fought again.

Mike Hast Port of Hastings’ own figures show the port will move 3.7 million containers a year by 2035, she said. “It will be even busier and congested than Melbourne, which handles 2.2 million containers a year.”

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insula Protection Council said the bay had fragile marine environments, including internationally significant Ramsar-listed wetlands for migrating birds from the northern hemisphere.

“It’s unbelievable that in the 40th anniversary year of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the government wants a massive industrial container port that could result in the death of the bay as a healthy, functioning ecosystem and place for recreation.”

Internationally respected bird scientist Clive Minton said in an interview on the peninsula’s community radio station 3RPP last month that West-

ern scientists and governments had criticised the draining of wetlands and building of industries in Ramsar sites in East Asia.

An expanded port at Hastings will cost Victorian taxpayers $9.4 billion, according to figures prepared last year for the previous government.

The Victorian Freight Logistics Council is pushing the government to start infrastructure planning now, especially the rail link to Hastings.

Executive officer Rose Elphick reportedly said the opportunities to get rail in were being threatened by further development in the corridor.

DSE plans to increase burns across region DESPITE recent rains, the Department of Sustainability and Environment is planning to increase burns and fire prevention works.

Land and fire manager for Port Phillip region Nick Ryan said planning for burning over the next three years has been done and the maps of proposed burns and other fuel reduction works were available for viewing and comment.

“These plans are created by looking at areas that haven’t been burnt in recent years, deciding which areas will best provide protection from future bushfires and incorporating local input from the many conversations we have had around the community about burning,” Mr Ryan said.

New fire management zones for public land had been released that “will help decide where, when and how often to burn to give the best protection from bushfires”.

Mr Ryan said DSE would this month hold sessions at Frankston South and Rosebud to discuss the plans and zones across Port Phillip while

maps of the proposed burns and works could be seen on the DSE website.

“We really value local knowledge and expertise from residents when we’re doing our fire planning so we can get the burns done in the places that will give the best protection from fires and will help the bush too,” he said.

“We are particularly interested in comments or feedback on specific burns or specific locations – is there an area of public land near you that you would like to discuss with DSE in relation to planned burning?”

The DSE has burnt more than 447 hectares in planned burns across the Port Phillip region in 2010-11.

The draft Port Phillip Fire Operations Plan for 2011-12 to 2013-14 can be seen at DSE and Parks Victoria offices or online at www.dse.vic.gov.au/ fires until Friday 26 August.

Details are also available from DSE’s customer service centre on 136 186.

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THE owners of small farms on the Mornington Peninsula are being offered free advice in running beef cattle by the Department of Primary Industries.

Three half-day workshops in August will cover such topics as cattle nutrition and health, growing better pastures and selling cattle.

“These sessions should give landholders a broad overview and a basic refresher on various issues and management considerations regarding beef cattle production systems on small land holdings,” Mornington Peninsula Shire’s rural business officer Gillian Stewart said.

“Feedback from rural landholders in the agricultural audit project, undertaken in 2010, indicated people were keen to access the latest agricultural technology to build knowledge and

skills through being involved in practical hands on learning activities.”

Fiona Baker of the DPI hoped the workshops “will strengthen the connection between landholders across the shire and provide the impetus for a more formalised small landholder network to develop to provide further technical support and information exchange for a range of agricultural enterprises in the future”.

Workshops: Cattle nutrition 9-12.30pm Saturday 20 August; Cattle health 9-12.30pm Saturday 3 September; Growing better pastures 9-12.30pm Saturday 10 September.

To register for the workshops in the Main Creek Hall, Main Creek Rd, Main Ridge, call Gillian Stewart on 5950 1833 or 0459 177 363.

Writer makes his final move THE Mornington Peninsula and southeast lost its most experienced journalist on Monday last week when Mike Morris died at age 68.

Mr Morris was a senior journalist with Fairfax Media’s suburban newspaper division, writing for The Weekly papers in Frankston and on the peninsula.

He was editor of the Dandenong Examiner in the early 1990s when it was bought by the Hastings-based Independent News Group, which in turn was bought by Fairfax in 2006.

Fairfax closed the Examiner and he was transferred to the Chelsea Independent and then Frankston Independent, which was renamed Frankston Weekly last August.

The veteran journalist, who served with the Australian Army, was born and educated in Melbourne, and worked on the ground-breaking Nation Review in the 1970s.

He moved to NSW and was editor of or senior reporter with a number of newspapers circulating in the southern suburbs of Sydney.

On Wednesday last week, former Independent News Group editorial director Tony Murrell said “Mike Morris was the best journalist I ever employed�. “He was a foot-slogging reporter who ferreted out stories in pubs and clubs and in the bowels of government at all levels. “He was a man of great sensitivity and possessed a highly developed sense of social justice. He despised those who sought advantage over the powerless and dispossessed and he worked diligently to expose them.

Rest in peace: Mike Morris was equally at home analysing the complexities of chess and the human character.

“An extremely good columnist, Mike was always at the precipice when highlighting corruption, hypocrisy and plain bad form. Mike challenged authority every step of the way and I admired him for that.�

Mr Morris died after a short illness, although he was still working for Fairfax at its Mornington office, where he collapsed on Monday last week.

A service was held at Gateway/Grant Funerals in Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights, last Friday and later at Chelsea RSL, his home away from home.

Mr Morris is survived by brother Peter, sister Marita, nephews and nieces, his former wife Annette, step-daughter Aislinn and her daughters Keeley and Kara.

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Chain break leads to hardware firm fine TAIT Timber and Hardware in Somerville has been fined $80,000 and ordered to pay $2800 costs after a chain broke while two of its employees were using a forklift to pull a fence post out of the ground.

The company pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace after a worker was hurt when a forklift was being used inappropriately.

The case alleging a breach of the Occupational Health and Safety Act was heard in Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 15 July.

The magistrate, Ross Betts, was told a forklift was being used to pull a fence post out of the ground at Tait Timber and Hardware’s Somerville outlet in March 2009.

WorkSafe told the court two workers attached a chain to a fence post and the forklift, but the chain broke as the machine moved forward, causing it to whip back and hit one man, knocking him two to three metres.

The man suffered multiple rib fractures, a collapsed lung, bruising to the heart, chest and torso. He was in hospital for two weeks and did not return to work for about three months.

WorkSafe investigators found: ď Ž Other types of equipment such as that used in earthmoving would have been more suitable to dig out or remove the post at a cost of about $400. ď Ž It was neither an industry standard or an acceptable system of work to use a forklift to attempt to tow, pull or drag

in the circumstances of that day. ď Ž The entry where the work was being done should have been closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Mr Betts said the OHS breach was serious and that the injury had severely affected the injured man and his family.

He said that had the company not pleaded guilty, he would have fined it $120,000.

WorkSafe’s general manager (operations) for health and safety Lisa Sturzenegger said the incident showed the serious impact of not properly planning work and identifying risks in any workplace. “Employers have a legal obligation to ensure the workplace is as safe as reasonably practicable and to ensure the work is done in a safe way,� Ms Sturzenegger said. “As this case shows, not doing that can lead to serious personal and commercial costs. “This is yet another example of ensuring that you use the correct equipment for the job and not make do with what is at the worksite. “The basics of safety are simple. The right tools for the job, well-maintained equipment used by skilled and competent people are the way to maintain and ultimately improve safety at any workplace.�

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Addicted to economic growth This is the fourth of an occasional series of articles by Andrew Raff and Peter North covering a range of environmental topics including the CO2 debate, use of resources, future energy and the nuclear power debate. Both are members of SHIPPS, St Andrew’s Habitat Improvement, Preservation and Protection Society, on the southern peninsula.

FROM the beginning to the end of the 20th century, economic output – measured by global GDP – rose by about 20 times, equivalent to an average of 3 per cent per year – increasing over the last decade of the century to about 4 per cent a year.

At 4 per cent growth the economy doubles every 18 years. If average 4 per cent growth is maintained for the next 100 years, the economy in the year 2110 will be 50 times its present size.

For a couple of hundred years since the start of the Industrial Revolution, the world has accommodated this manic expansion of growth. But given the size of the present global economy, conservationists consider such future exponential growth now seems absurdly unachievable for a small planet presently struggling to feed and house its burgeoning population.

However, despite the degrading environment, mounting resource shortages and expanding population, the

idea that “growth is good� remains almost unquestioned in the minds of the planet’s powerbrokers.

Economic growth has become the cornerstone of economic policy – way ahead of long-term survival.

The downside of the growth obsession is barely considered by the collective voice of business, media, economists, politicians and the wider community.

Even failure to grow at an acceptable rate is lamented by community powerbrokers. Negative growth – recession or depression – spawns outright panic in the financial media, along with advice that people should abandon their good sense and spend their savings to head off a momentary downturn in consumption.

Thus it was in 2001 when the United States economy dipped after 9/11.

US President George W Bush urged his constituents to “sing patriotic songs, think patriotic thoughts and go shopping�.

During the 2007 global financial crisis – with widespread approval of the media, business and the Opposition (which later deplored the commensurate increase in government debt) – the federal government gifted $900 a head to most of the working population to head off the prospect of a recession.

Recipients were advised it was their patriotic duty to spend the money and quickly!

Australia also found an additional “solution� to the GFC by propelling rates of migration through the roof during 2008-09.

Since the majority of immigrants are admitted only if they have adequate means (paupers drifting to our shores are accommodated on Christmas Island), the country’s GDP will increase simply by expanding the population with cashed-up migrants.

By dint of more than 300,000 new arrivals, and without actually doing anything, the PM could claim that Australia had weathered the GFC better than any other OECD (developed) country.

Of course that didn’t mean the existing population had become any richer. In fact, per capita, they had

become about 2 per cent poorer due to the 2 per cent population increase in that year.

In the longer term, increasing the population rendered meeting the country’s greenhouse targets very less likely, exacerbated water shortages,

worsened the trade deficit and required expensive infrastructure ($653,000 per new outer-suburban dwelling according to a Curtin University study endorsed by the Victoria government) to add to government debt or to the burden of existing taxpayers.

Such are the magical powers claimed for economic growth that the economic

and environmental downsides scarcely impact on community consciousness – and are almost entirely ignored by the media.

Only a small band of sceptics of mainstream economics disagree. To them, the ever-expanding economy is like a parasite sucking the life out of the host that sustains it – the natural world.

On occasions that this monster fails to grow at an acceptable rate, its minders – economists, politicians and business worthies – gather around the patient to administer booster shots such as the first home owners grant, the baby bonus and the $900 gift voucher to nurse the ailing parasite back to health.

Regrettably, the custodians of this fledgling cuckoo, motivated by their own short-term interests, remain oblivious to the condition of the nest. ď Ž Andrew Raff has lived on the Mornington Peninsula for 50 years, was in the Royal Australian Navy for 20 years, served in Vietnam, and has studied the nuclear industry and climate change. He is a member of Sustainable Population Australia and founded SHIPPS last year. ď Ž Peter North has degrees in engineering and commerce, and has worked in the petrochemical, mining, manufacturing and construction industries in Australia and overseas. He has published nine books on business, travel, environment and economics, has written for the environmental magazine Pacific Ecologist and is also a member of Sustainable Population Australia.

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Great white’s comeback for fish Keeping tags on shark’s course

Tagged: A great white shark is fitted with a radio transmitter which, for a year, can be used to track its movements whenever it breaks the surface of the sea.

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By Keith Platt THE Mornington Peninsula-based White Tag shark research group has electronically plotted the course of a great white shark as it travelled up the east coast from Gippsland.

White Tag’s research is focused on the Bass Strait corridor but intends at some stage to investigate other sites such as Western Port, Lady Julia and Percy islands, Port Fairy, Cape Bridgewater and Portland.

“We want to specifically concentrate on Corner Inlet, inside and out, as we know large sharks mix with smaller sharks here,” Kent Stannard, who established the White Tag trust, said.

“We are almost convinced this region is the point of origin for an east coast population of white sharks. We have the one juvenile shark tagged, that being the one before Christmas at Corner Inlet and its movements out of Bass Strait to the Port Stephens area and back to Bass Strait has cemented our beliefs this is the point of origin.”

Mr Stannard said White Tag was preparing for National Science Week and running a program series with the CSIRO at the Melbourne Aquarium, including a talk by scientist Barry Bruce, recognised as Australia’s foremost authority on great whites.

White Tag is now affiliated with commercial fishermen out of Corner Inlet, Surfing Victoria,shark fisherman and west coast South Australian tow-in surfer Jeff Schmuker.

Mr Stannard has contributed to an article with Jock Serong at Surfing World and recently spent a morning with “shark enthusiast” and filmmaker, George Greenough.

“By getting regular updates on shark activity in other areas around the Australian coast we are starting to gain a better understanding on the movement patterns and behaviour of white sharks on a seasonal basis.

“This gives us a network of reliable eyes and ears around the country of people who are constantly on the water.

“The satellite tag can only send signals when the shark breaks the surface and it needs to record three surface breaches to plot a point.

“The tag has a battery life of about 12 months if it doesn’t foul up, which is always possible.

“The Corner Inlet shark has a satellite tag fitted to its dorsal fin and an acoustic tag in its stomach lining. The acoustic tag sends off signals to un-

derwater listening stations moored to the ocean floor which record a shark’s behavior, such as when it arrives and leaves an area and how long it stays there.

“The satellite tag will drop off near to the 12 months while the shark will retain the internal tag forever.”

Mr Stannard said White Tag planned to position a series of listening stations in Corner Inlet to continuously record the behaviour of tagged sharks in the area.

“While it first appeared the shark was hugging the coast, these juveniles operate out to the 120 mile contour, which is from inner shore out to the edge of the continental slope.

“Ultimately, when the satellite tag drops off we will be able to record the temperature, light levels and depths the shark swam to.”

Mr Stannard said the main prey of juvenile sharks were coastal schooling fish such as salmon, snapper and mullet.

“As they move into sub-adulthood – about 2.8metres long - they begin to explore new areas and depths and incorporate larger prey into their diet.

“This shark has almost confirmed our thoughts that Victoria’s Corner Inlet may be the nursery and pupping ground of an east coast population of white sharks.

“For some reason, the juveniles don’t appear to want to go any further west than Wilsons Promontory, which seem to be the cut off line.”

Mr Stannard said these juvenile sharks “may well be genetically hard-wired to know this is home range … and this may have something to do with the land bridge that once ran from the mainland to Tasmania”.

“We have also found populations of sharks on the western side of Wilsons Promontory out and around to South Australia and Western Australia.”

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“All points on the compass suggest Bass Strait may hold the key to the reproductive and birth cycle of the white shark,” Mr Stannard said.

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Ahoy below: Underwater Explorer II co-owner Stephen Blond on the bow of the unusual craft that allows people to see below the waves. Top right, the view from inside through thick glass windows that reveal what lies beneath the waves. Right, the vessel during its Rottnest Island heyday. Pictures: Andrew Mackinnon, www.aquamanships.com

Now all can see what lies beneath Port Phillip through looking glass

By Mike Hast TOURISTS will see what lies beneath the surface of southern Port Phillip when the renovated semi-submersible vessel Underwater Explorer II is launched in spring.

The unusual, 22-metre long former Rottnest Island vessel has been bought

by Stephen Blond and Troy Ashley, Ballarat boys who have teamed up to bring a unique experience to residents of the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas and Melburnians.

About 50 people can sit below the waterline and watch the world beneath the waves with a further 20 on deck.

The aluminium vessel will be based at the new Queenscliff Harbour for eco tours led by marine biologists, in conjunction with Queenscliff’s Marine Discovery Centre.

It will visit reefs off Point Nepean and Point Lonsdale, the human-made artificial reef called Pope’s Eye off

Sorrento, seals at Chinamans Hat and other underwater attractions in Port Phillip. Tours of Western Port are also being planned.

“Imagine a boatload of kids going through a salmon boil or bottle-nosed dolphins coming up to the windows,” Mr Blond said. “It will be fantastic to show people what’s below the surface.”

Underwater Explorer spent 17 summers at famous Rottnest Island off the coast near Perth, but was put on the market after the company operating it and ferries between Perth and Fremantle failed.

Mr Blond said the people of Perth were furious when Explorer was taken off the Rottnest run. “It was a tourism icon. They were even unhappier after hearing it was going east.”

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rine Design. Its replacement cost today would be more than $2 million, Mr Blond said.

The vessel was advertised on a boating website for $250,000 earlier this year.

“About 12 weeks ago I was relaxing at home on a Sunday, minding my own business, when my mate Troy Ashley called,” Mr Blond said.

“Troy said, ‘Look on the internet at a boat called Underwater Explorer, Blondy’; we could do this in Port Phillip.

“We flew to Perth the next day, inspected it, had a chat to the boat broker and bought it.”

The broker asked the duo how they were going to get it to Port Phillip.

Mr Blond said: “We’re going to cart it across the Nullarbor.”

Just like in Monster Moves, The News asked? “The blokes who do those moves are my heroes,” Mr Blond said.

“My days as a house mover came in

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It is currently being sandblasted and repainted at Yaringa Boat Harbour in Somerville. Upholstery and carpets are being replaced by Westernport Trimming.

“Most of the work required is cosmetic,” Mr Blond said.

A 300-horsepower diesel engine pushes Underwater Explorer at 11 knots with a cruising speed of 7 knots.

It has a bow thruster for manoeuvring in tight places.

Mr Blond, 43, is supervising the refit. Born in New Jersey in the United States, his father is a former US Navy lieutenant who served in the Second World War including at the Battle of the Coral Sea. After the war he was a marine engineer with US Lines. His mother, an Australian, and father met

overseas, married and lived in the US. The family of six moved to Australia when Mr Blond was nine.

In Ballarat, he acquired his first power boat at age 17 and bought a yacht in his early 20s, a 47-foot yawl, which he moored at Portsea and once sailed up the east coast to Cairns.

Mr Blond owned antique shops in Ballarat and Melbourne for 20 years before becoming a house mover and restorer of heritage homes.

Business partner Troy Ashley owns the Esplanade Hotel at Queenscliff and the two have known each other since childhood.

They’ll relaunch the Captain Nemoinspired vessel in September, offering 45-, 90-minute and three-hour tours.

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Setting a good example

By Peta Feehely, Hastings Family Dental Care AS A parent you play an active role in your children’s oral wellbeing and are the ultimate role model for their dietary and oral hygiene habits. By setting a good example from the beginning, you can help create a healthy routine for your child’s future.

Eating Healthy Healthy eating habits are beneficial to your child’s overall well-being. A balanced diet, with children consuming foods from all sections of the healthy food pyramid, can help to prevent decay while strengthening and protecting teeth. Encourage your child to eat healthy snacks

and discuss their food choices with them.

Teeth friendly snacks include: • Fresh Fruit & Vegetables • Cheese & Yoghurt • Crackers • Popcorn •Nuts It is important to avoid foods high in sugar and starch which can cause cavities. Cookies, chips, sugary drinks (such as soft drinks) and roll-ups are fine as occasional treats. Plain water is the best to drink.

Brushing Good oral health starts with regular and thorough brushing.

Children should: • Brush after breakfast and dinner • Brush in a circular action

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Do you know what’s in your mouth?

Every day, at least three Australians are being diagnosed with oral cancer. Survival rates for oral cancer remain low despite advances in treatment, and this can be attributed to late detection. Recognising the risk factors and signs of oral cancer is vital to better prognosis and outcomes, and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) has launched a campaign to increase awareness of the risk factors and symptoms of oral cancer.

Smoking, alcohol, poor diet, sun exposure and the human papilloma virus all contribute to a person’s risk for oral cancer.

During Dental Health Week (1-7 August), the ADA will be raising awareness about oral cancer, the risk factors that contribute to it and lifestyle changes that can help reduce a person’s risk of getting oral cancer.

Chairman of the ADA’s Oral Health Committee, Dr Peter Alldritt, says rates of oral cancers are increasing. “Early detection of oral cancer can save lives, so it’s important to know what you should be looking out for in your mouth. “The ADA has created fact sheets and a website to provide information on what to look for in your mouth, as well as the risk factors that can contribute to oral cancer. The Association is also encouraging people to have a conversation with their

dentist about the health of their mouth and their teeth,� says Dr Alldritt.

Checking for signs of oral cancer is a part of the regular check-up procedure carried out by your dentist. A dentist is able to assess your mouth thoroughly for abnormalities, so it’s vital to visit your dentist regularly.

Risk factors for oral cancer: ď Ž Traditionally men have been at greater risk of oral cancer than women. Smoking and alcohol are major contributing factors. More than 80% of oral cancers in Australia occur in people who smoke. Additionally, regular heavy drinking, defined as more than four standard drinks on a single occasion, increases your risk of mouth cancers. ď Ž Extended sun exposure, without the protection of sunscreen, can cause skin cancer.

Skin cancer can appear on parts of the body that are most exposed to the sun, such as your lips.

ď Ž Consuming a diet low in or with no vegetables increases your risk of oral cancer. Research has shown eating a minimum of eight serves of vegetables per week, compared to three or less, decreases the chance of mouth cancer by 50%. ď Žď€ Younger people, non smokers and light alcohol consumers are also at risk of oral cancers.

A major risk factor in these cases appears to be the human papilloma virus, the virus known to cause genital warts and cervical cancer. Research suggests that the human papilloma virus transferred from the genital area to the mouth can increase the risk of oral cancer.

Researchers hope that the cervical cancer vaccine may also reduce the number of oral cancers caused by the human papilloma virus.

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Krakouer brothers make their marks on stage THE amount of admiration and publicity surrounding the skill of indigenous footballers has always been shadowed by racism and social inequalities surrounding Aboriginal communities.

Brothers Phil and Jim Krakouer fascinated Australian rules fans in the 1980s, as did their subsequent tangles with the law and society.

Their style of football was dubbed “black magic”, reflecting skill, daring and resilience that was also needed off the sporting field.

The play Krakouer! documents their trials on and off the field.

Told by a cast of three and Illustrated with historic video footage Krakouer! shows how the brothers reached new heights after leaving Western Australia with the Kangaroos until injury and personal dramas undid their careers. Jim Krakouer finished his career at St Kilda Football Club.

Krakouer! will be performed at Frankston Arts Centre next week with Phillip Krakouer and possibly some present-day St Kilda players staying for a Q&A after the show.

The play was written by Reg Cribb and based on Sean Gorman’s book Brotherboys: the story of

Jim and Phil Krakouer.

The play shows how the brothers fought with and for each other against racial vilification, gambling addiction, the legal system and personal tragedy.

Cribb was nominated for Best Script in the 2009 WA Premier’s Book Awards for Krakouer!, and since then the play has toured the nation.

“I wasn’t aware of the public interest in the Krakouer brothers’ story … it’s rekindled an interest in the history of Indigenous football, and they certainly sit pretty high up in the pantheon of that. I’m absolutely over the moon about the tour,” he said.

Krakouer! is showing at the Frankston Arts Centre at 8pm on Tuesday 9 August at (captioned performance) and 1pm on Wednesday 10 August.

Tickets are available from the Box Office on 9784 1060.

The performance is also part of the arts centre’s education program, with discounted tickets for secondary students and Splash Card holders.

For more information or to book go to www. artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au or call 9784 1060.

Church fete raises money for kitchen refit HOLY Trinity Anglican Church holds its annual fete on Saturday 3 September.

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Community House News Somerville Community House

By Isobel Carlin, coordinator WELCOME to term 3 at the Somerville Community House! I often hear people say “Where is the time going”? Our lives are very busy so why not take time out to enjoy one of our relaxing classes such as yoga or Tai Chi, it will assist you to unwind and relax.

If that doesn’t interest you then how about one of our many other classes, such as Tai Chi, Yoga, various painting classes, Write your life story, Cake Decorating, Cryptic Crosswords, Guitar, Book Group, various language classes, such as Italian, German and French, Playgroup, Knitting for a Cause, Friday Night Cards, Men’s Shed, walking groups and BAM, a disability dance class for kids and teenagers.

Currently running at the moment are children’s art classes taught by Michelle, who works very closely with Cheryl Petersen at the gallery.

The art classes are currently running here at the Community House on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm – 5:00pm and on Saturdays from 12:00 – 1:30pm. Classes are mixed and are proving to be very popular for the child/teenager that wants to develop their creative side.

If you feel your child would be interested please contact us here in the office for details on enrolling.

We have many wonderful volunteers here at the Somerville Community House but we are always in need of more assistance. Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet like minded people within a community spirited atmosphere. You can learn new skills or upgrade what you already have; there is always plenty of people to meet and a fun atmosphere. If you think you would be interested in volunteering at the Community House please contact us and we can show you around our House.

If you would like to run a class or have an interest in a particular activity and we don’t currently have it on our brochure, please contact us and we will endeavor to assist you.

If you’re interested in becoming involved, please contact the Somerville Community House on 59 778 330 or somervi@bigpond.net.au or pop in and have a chat to us, our door is always open.

Hastings Community House

By Lisa Glover, coordinator TEA Cozies are cool, even when they are meant to be hot and this month at the Community House Tea Cozies are hotter than ever. We have received an extraordinary response to our request for items for our upcoming “Tea Cozy Extravaganza’ and some truly beautiful creations have been received. Each original Tea Cozy comes with its own tea pot and packs of specialist tea and will be on display, around town, from the end of August. Pick your favorite and attend our silent auction afternoon to place a bid and enjoy tea and scones with us. A perfect opportunity to purchase that unique Christmas gift or special art piece for your home.

Keep a look out for more information in local papers. Not only is it a great time of year for knitting; yoga, cooking and craft classes are also popular at the Community House.

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why not give it a try with qualified tutor Grace. Come along to a session and see why this class is one of our most popular. Hastings Happy Crafters will also welcome you to their weekly craft get together. Meet new friends and learn new skills in this relaxed friendly group. We are taking expressions of interest for a FREE learn to crochet afternoon workshop. Please call to secure your place, 59 79 2918.Hope to see you all at the Tea Cozy Extravaganza!

Crib Point Community House

By Mary Budd, coordinator THANK you to everyone who signed our petition about the Childcare Funding cuts. No more news on that as yet. I did get to meet Tony Abbott recently at Greg Hunt’s launch for his 500k walk for Autism.

Good Luck with your walk Greg.

It won’t hurt to keep writing letters to your members of both State & Federal government. Just keep bombarding them, even emails.

We’ll have you checked out the program yet? There’s lots to do during these dreary winter months.

Brighten you day by calling in to the Community House and trying something new and meeting some new friends. This term we have 2 new playgroups starting. Both on Monday afternoons, one for 0-5yr olds which starts at 1.30pm, where Mums & children can socialise and there is plenty for the kids to do.

The other for the Over 50’s at 1pm, where you can make new friends while playing indoor bowls, cards, table tennis or and anything else that takes your fancy. The group can also organise outings and talks, the list is endless.

Don’t forget about our Food Handler’s and Responsible Serving of Alcohol Courses. Remember, with the new Bunnings now open in Hastings, all of the Community Groups who will be taking part in the Sausage Sizzle program will have to have people with their Food Handler’s Certificate to participate.

Here’s your chance to make sure you’re Community group is ready.

Other classes on this term are Yoga, Fun with Photos, Cake Decorating, day & evening Computer classes, Patchwork, Craft & Scrapbooking, Decorative/Folk Art even Kid’s Craft on Friday afternoons.

Don’t forget about our trips, there’s our usual Opp Shop trip and this term our special trip is to Melbourne for a tour of the Regent Theatre & Plaza Ballroom & the Forum theatre. We expect these to fill quick, so don’t delay, give us a call.

I’d like to put on some Christmas Craft classes next term and I’d love to know just what interests you.

Maybe you’d like to learn how to make some novel Christmas cakes or toppings for Christmas cupcakes, what about a lovely table centrepiece or a wreath for the front door?

How does some Christmas Angels or Ribbon Stars for the Christmas tree grab you? Give me a call and let me know what interests you and I’ll organise a class. Maybe you can teach something, I’d love to hear form you, I’m always open to ideas.

Don’t get bogged down at home during these dreary winter months, come and have a cuppa and a chat with either myself or one of our very friendly volunteers. We’re open Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9-3 and Tuesday & Friday 9-12. See you there.

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The Western Port Whisperer THANKS to all those well wishers who have written, called and emailed to try and find out where I have been the last two issues.

Alas, I have not been gagged by the editors. Nothing that exciting, unfortunately. I have been caught up at roadworks at the edge of the town for all that time. (Oh, that explains it, I hear you say.)

Speaking of roadworks, The Whisperer heard from a former council employee who took him to task for suggesting that the shire wasn’t filling the infinite potholes around the area.

“They fill the potholes all right.

The problem is, they’re filling them with breadcrumbs,” he said.

Some of the potholes have grown to the size that would swallow an entire medium-sized family car. Others fill with water. Not from rain, mind you, but because they are actually so deep as to be below the water table.

Enough is enough. It really is crummy. Bread crumby perhaps, but crummy all the same. *** THE federal government releasing details of the carbon tax certainly left The Whisperer gasping for breath.

Were we being snowed?

Prime Minister Julia Gillard appeared to have no embarrassment introducing a tax that she had ruled during the election campaign.

Opposition leader Tony Abbott couldn’t find an economist to back his alternative – “direct action” – and suggested this was a reflection on the quality of economists.

Our own Flinders MP Greg Hunt, climate spokesman in the coalition opposition led by Mr Abbott, rather alarmingly labelled the day of Ms Gillard’s tax announcement “Sunday Bloody Sunday”.

Monday arrived without any apparent bloodbath, except we were again to be treated to daily media opportunities of Ms Gillard and Mr Abbott wearing either goggles or hard hats as they braved factory floors and mines to meet members of Austra-

lia’s “working families”.

Just what the Irish members of society think about Mr Hunt’s throwaway “Sunday Bloody Sunday” line can only be surmised, but it is not likely to be endearing towards Mr Hunt.

The Whisperer wonders whether it is Mr Hunt or his advisers who come up with these quips.

The term “Bloody Sunday” describes the 1972 massacre by British troops of 13 civil rights protesters in Northern Ireland, which led to a cover-up by the British government.

Sunday Bloody Sunday is the U2 song about the event.

In 2008 Mr Hunt compared Kevin Rudd and Penny Wong to Saddam Hussein over their handling of water quantities reaching the mouth of the Murray River.

Not that The Whisperer thinks Mr Hunt’s lot is an easy one. After all, he was originally called on to brainstorm an environment policy that included a price for carbon when the Liberals were led by Malcolm Turnbull only to be told to revise it to fit the ideas of Mr Abbott after he gained the leadership on the strength of a one-vote victory.

The Whisperer also notices small things: proponents of climate change now refer to it as “dangerous climate change” and Mr Hunt and Mr Abbott are both polite when they come under fire during interviews, prefacing their response with “I respectfully disagree”.

As Mr Hunt no doubt knows, a word can make all the difference in the heat of the moment. *** IT was a very quiet whisper, but a whisper all the same. Will there be some movement on the supermarket front? Maybe a new arrival? Maybe a departure?

Hasn’t Coles Express been watching the news? The carbon tax is coming, and we all have to be much more environmentally friendly. Why, then, has it removed the E10 (ethanol) fuel from its Hastings station? Much

mumbling and grumbling from residents who used E10, plus at least one email to Coles for an explanation.

Back it came: “To meet the change in customer needs, Shell and Coles Express are undertaking a program of works to increase the number of diesel hoses at selected sites in Victoria. In order to deliver these changes, this [sic] sites will no longer be able to stock Shell Unleaded E10.”

FYI, E10 users, United Service Station is just a few hundred metres down the road. *** JOURNALISTS on the peninsula are being chiaked by their mates and relatives about the phone hacking scandal. One told The Whisperer: “Can you imagine wading through hours of mundane, eye-glazing phone messages to find a hidden gem? Purgatory.”

Undeterred, The Whisperer didn’t want to miss out and hacked a few phones last week to find these messages: Flinders federal MP Greg Hunt: “Greg, Tony here, why didn’t you tell me the water off Mt Martha was just 12 degrees, you [deleted].”

Dunkley MP Bruce Billson: “Bruce, Tony here. Did that Greenie get away safely from our meeting in Frankston the other day?”

Nepean MP Martin Dixon: “Martin, it’s Ryan Smith: are you serious?

Will the residents really throw you off the Rosebud pier if you don’t get coastal consent for the pool?”

Shire CEO Michael Kennedy: “Michael, it’s [name deleted] of Local Government Executive Search calling; there’s a vacancy at the Shire of West Wimmera. Do you want me to send them your CV?” Shire mayor Graham Pittock: “Mr Mayor, your Pirates of the Caribbean costume has just arrived for the ball.

Did you want one or two squawking parrots with that?”

Have you hacked any phones and found a gem? Any other news tips?

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Time to start stopping shopping for snogging

By Fran Henke IN the post office the other day as I waited in the queue, a child of about seven or eight was emulating adults – shopping.

While her parent stood in front of me, the youngster in her primary school uniform browsed the shelves of DVDs, coming back to report on prices of films she thought attractive.

Naturally, there was one she wanted and started nagging, telling her father that she knew some of the stars of the film on the DVD cover.

Many years ago I had the often excruciating experience of being a member of the Commonwealth Film Censorship Board.

I learned only too well about classifications of films and videos.

The film this child had chosen was clearly labelled ‘M’ – recommended for mature audiences. The title had something to do with “snogging”, beyond the need to know of a primary school child.

When I searched for a similar film title, one came up that read: “Story

centres on a 14-year-old girl who keeps a diary about the ups and downs of being a teenager, including things she learns about kissing.”

As he was close to the counter, the father glanced briefly at the DVD and said it was OK; she could have it.

Adding as he produced a credit card, “I wish I could spend money the way you do”.

Having won the battle the child went back to shopping. The DVD wasn’t really that important, shopping was.

There are two issues here. First is allowing a child to watch M-rated films.

No doubt they see even stronger material at home. Monitoring television programs for parents must be extremely hard.

It is important, however. Most children do not have the discretion to separate fiction from real life. Some try to act out what they’ve seen without understanding the consequences.

The second issue is shopping. I’ve watched children pester parents in

shops and supermarkets without getting an explanation about the amount of money available for purchases.

Children seem to think they can pick objects within reach – objects that are designed by marketers to make people reach for them – and not appreciate the cost or impact on tight budgets.

I would be thrilled to hear a parent explain this, over and over until their children understand.

Having pocket money helps. Encouraging older children to work parttime and contribute to the household also instills a different attitude.

It is rewarding to watch the children of friends and neighbours grow up with a strong work ethic.

The result is a powerful group of people contributing to society – too busy to watch films about “snogging”.

So, please mums and dads out there, say no to “unguided shopping” and consider ratings of films seen by the family.

There’s plenty of time to grow up and learn about the gritty side of life.

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1067 F/ Flinders Rd, SOMERVILLE PHONE: 03 5977 7766 EMAIL: sales@lcooper.com.au

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Suite 4, 1085 Frankston Flinders Road, SOMERVILLE

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Bittern

$890,000

Colonial beauty in Kinfauns Estate ALL a buyer could hope for in a rural lifestyle retreat awaits in Kinfauns Estate. This is a lovely, big family home with approximately 35 squares of quality living space inside and great family extras such as an in-ground pool outside. The living areas consist of a formal living and family room, meals area, separate rumpus and enclosed atrium sunroom. There are five big bedrooms with the master bedroom having a huge ensuite.

Internal comforts include beautiful polished floors, ducted vacuum system, and ducted heating and cooling. The kitchen is a real standout with an island bench and dishwasher.

The landscaped gardens will always look their best with an abundant water supply from the combined 46,000 litres in water tanks that service the property.

Agency: BTRE, 1/34 High Street, Hastings.

Phone: 5979 8003.

Agent: Chris Jonker, 0404 299 854.

REAL ESTATE SALES PERSON Wanting regular time off and long weekends?

An exciting opportunity exists for experienced Agents Rep to start with a prominent new Company coming to Somerville.

The right person must have a sound knowledge of the area and will enjoy a very friendly working environment, together with an excellent retainer and commision package. If you are an honest person who has a passion for service and to achieve the clients goals and needs, I want to meet with you! I also understand that we work hard and need time off to spend with family

Sound Interesting?

Call Milton Brown for a chat in strictest confidence: 0418 326 044 > WESTERN PORT realestate 2 August 2011

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Crib Point

$479,000

Hastings

$415,000

Crib Point

$259,000

0.6 Acre - Hidden in Hamilton

880m2 - Designer delight

1/4 Acre - Country Cabin

A Quieter life awaits you, tucked away in a popular bushy area. Set in a native garden with a wide frontage and 2 way drive, this ranch style brick home would be a beautiful place to settle. Two living zones with a bushy outlook; Lounge with coonara, open family/meals with gas heat & split system cooling. The timber kitchen is centrally located and features gas cooking & dishwasher and there are 4 bedrooms, main with ensuite.

You will love the modern ambience of this striking home set on a colourful landscaped block. Enter a glass atrium leading to each living zone, either a quiet formal lounge/dining or a fabulous family room featuring a soaring vaulted ceiling and large glass door set framing a shady alfresco.

The modern kitchen has gas appliances & dishwasher and there are 3 bedrooms, main with full ensuite.

Now hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity for an energetic new owner! Yes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably not the best house... but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a lovely location. Set on a subdividable 1012m2 block, this relocatable home would suit a canny buyer with an idea of developing the land later or a home renovator on a budget...

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Crib Point

Bittern

Hastings

$419,000

$695,000

$309,000

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;A River Somewhereâ&#x20AC;?......1.75 Acres

Position Perfect!!

Work from home? Need a big shed/small factory? Looking to develop?

Want a big block in a blue chip area? If you have answered yes to any of these questions this property may be for you. The shedding here is up there with the best. Features include a 5m x 10m carport, 3 x roller doors to the front of the shed (high clearance centre roller door) and 1 x roller door to the rear and 80,000lt capacity water tanks which are connected to the house.

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Bittern

Bittern

Crib Point

$349,000

$585,000

$750,000

Glorious Goris...

1/2 Acre - â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Place With Spaceâ&#x20AC;?

3/4 Acre - 43 Squares - Big is Beautiful!!

Situated in one of Bitterns most sought after streets this property is sure to impress. Features include 3br, study, double carport, as new carpet, great shed on a concrete slab and a cubby house for the kids. The property is currently leased to great tenants who have indicated they would like to stay, current rent return on this property is $300 per week. The new Bittern shopping FHQWUH LV DOPRVW Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG DQG LV LQ ZDONLQJ GLVWDQFH IURP WKLV SURSHUW\

Families, your new lifestyle solution is here in peaceful Bittern... Set behind a high brick fence in trim native gardens this classic beauty has all the space inside and out to accommodate a growing bunch! Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh QHXWUDO GHFRU VXSHUE EODFN ZRRG Ă RRULQJ DQG VTXDUHV RI OLYLQJ ZLWK 5 bedrooms. Formal & informal living, ducted heating & cooling, wood heating, quality timber kitchen (dishwasher) and two new bathrooms.

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Crib Point

Crib Point

Crib Point

$279,950

$309,000

$359,000

Investors Rentals are in High Demand!! - only 5 Left!!

1/4 Acre.....a little house in the bush

Classic Country Style

Your future success depends on timely investments and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat a beautifully packaged property, well located in this high growth area! &KRRVH IURP DQG EHGURRP GHVLJQV ZLWK D TXDOLW\ Ă&#x20AC;W RXW DQG D federation facade to make them stand out from the crowd! Smart designs feature internal doors to your garage, dual access bathrooms and energy HIĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW OD\RXWV ZLWK VWRQH EHQFK WRSV DGGLQJ WKDW H[WUD WRXFK RI FODVV

Lose yourself in leafy gardens and a warm country home where the street winds through the gum trees. A paint brush here and some cosmetic FKDQJHV WKHUH ZLOO UHZDUG WKH OXFN\ EX\HU RI WKLV LGHDO Ă&#x20AC;UVW KRPH RU holiday retreat. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bigger than it looks with 4 bedrooms and even a small ensuite. Open plan with a cozy wood heater, central kitchen (gas cooking) which has had a facelift.

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Somerville

Hastings

Hastings

Offers over $660,000

$460,000

$498,000

DESIGN IS SIMILAR TO THIS HOME

1 Acre ~ Close To Town!!

4 beds & Study â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Off the plan & save!!

Resort Style Living... House Full of Surprises!!!

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Looking for a big family home? Want something brand new? Well if you hurry you can choose your colours as this one is getting under way shortly... Featuring; a grand front entry, multiple living zones including rumpus and under roof alfresco with servery from the kitchen. Ideal family design with a separate kids wing with 3 bedrooms sharing the main bathroom, main bedroom way up the other end with a large ensuite.

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Baxter

Auction

The wow factor in Baxter THIS inviting and spacious property oozes class with finishes to the highest standard after a recent renovation. All four bedrooms have built-in robes with the master bedroom also featuring a full ensuite. The kitchen will please the chef of any family with classy Caesar stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances and ample cupboard space. Two spacious living areas, both with heating and cooling for year round comfort, look out through frameless feature windows to the tropical garden and the decked entertaining area. There is also a good-sized backyard and the two-metre high fences offer plenty of privacy and that added sense of security. On a great sized allotment of 714 square metres, put this property on your must-see list, with an ideal location close to the Baxter shopping complex, sporting facilities and transport.

Agency: Craig Mann First National 4/1085 Frankston Flinders Road Somerville, 5978 0955 Agent: Paul Batt 0409 850 592.

Somerville

$485,000 - $495,000

Timeless appeal, lasting quality THIS character-filled, Colonial-style family home is privately situated behind the classic picket fence on a large 900 square metre block with enough room around the house for extra vehicles.

Internally the home has lovely high ceilings that provide a real sense of space, as does the formal lounge and rumpus room. There are three goodsized bedrooms with the master having an ensuite and feature bay window and there is a separate study. The beautiful timber kitchen has a dishwasher and the rustic feel is complemented by the timber dados.

Agency: L Cooper Real Estate 1067 Frankston-Flinders Road, Somerville 5977 7766.

Agent: Hugh Gamble, 0401 319 811.

Tyabb

$350,000-$380,000

Perfect for the lifestyle conscious THIS quality built two-year-old townhouse has a contemporary open plan layout including upstairs and downstairs living with two bedrooms and family bathroom up top and main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe plus main living areas, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and another bathroom downstairs. Internal comforts include gas central heating and split system air-conditioning and for security the double garage has internal access and remote control door.

Whether starting out or slowing down, this is a great property for all buyers with schools close by and local amenities such as transport, doctors, chemists and cafes.

Agency: Satchwells Hastings, 1/97 High Street, Hastings.

Phone: (03) 5979 1888.

Agents: Lisa Roberts, 0488 910 368.

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Att: Retiree - Investor - First Home Buyer Hastings From $239,500 Brand New Low Maintenance Living, be part of something unique here, if you act now to save XS WR DSSUR[ RI 67$03 '87< GROODUV IRU ($5/< %,5' SXUFKDVLQJ RII WKH SODQ %UDQG New One Bedroom Unit with 2nd bedroom or study, located within easy access to all amenities. $OO XQLWV ZLOO FRPSULVH TXDOLW\ Âż[WXUHV DQG ÂżWWLQJV WKURXJKRXW WLOHG ZHW DUHDV VWDLQOHVV VWHHO appliances, quality carpets etc. Building now under way, take your pick, but be quick to secure yours!

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Immaculately presented three bedroom freestanding Villa Unit in a block of only two. Located in central Hastings a short walk to the Marina, main st shops, parkland and restaurants. The home is only three years young and comprises of a modern designer kitchen with gas stainless steel appliances, spacious loungeroom and meals area opening out to the private rear courtyard. Main bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite plus a further two bedrooms with built in robes and central family bathroom.

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Kinfauns Spectacular! (Approx 1.58 Acres)

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Westernport Retirement Village

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$250,000

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Pick your own builder and design your dream home on the largest block in the estate. Situated at the end of the court, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ideal position for family safety. Be quick as this wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last!

Beat the banks with this high yield investment, where you can make a 7% return this year and easily achieve an 8% p.a return (or possibly more). Why put your money in a term deposit when you can purchase an asset that will appreciate in value and return a higher % annually! A large, just over 1 acre block (4243m2 approx) with 3 tenancies. 2 telecommunications sharing a tower at the back of the block and 1 company occupying the rest of the acre.

Big Block With Big Returns!

Unique Investment Opportunity

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For Sale:

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$295,000

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$1,000,000 plus

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$1,050,000

Development opportunity

THIS 3.4-acre (approx) property is such a rare find and is ideal for those wishing to combine rural and suburban living. Venture up the long, meandering driveway to this four-bedroom character home that is positioned in a private pocket of Hastings and features large main bedroom with built-in robes and ensuite, and built-in robes in the other bedrooms. It has two spacious open-plan living areas, one large enough for a billiard table. The kitchen has New Guinea rosewood throughout, dishwasher and granite stone bench tops. Ducted heating and cooling provide year-round comfort to the living areas. External improvements are double garage, two good-sized sheds plus 90,000-litre water tank, however mains water is available. Recreational pursuits can be indulged all year round with an undercover pool and between Saturday comps you can sharpen your game with the par-three chip and putt course that has been developed to complement the park-like setting this property enjoys.

ONE of the area’s original homesteads, this landmark property has been extended and renovated to now include a splendid rear entertaining area. The compact bathroom features vanity and bath, and the living areas are very spacious with polished timber flooring. Sited on a massive block, the home has five bedrooms and another bathroom. The land measures about 2480 square metres and is ripe for re-development, subject to council approval. There is a current planning permit in place to maintain the existing property and redevelop the remaining land for construction of six other dwellings. Plans allow for three three-bedroom units, two two-bedroom units and one one-bedroom townhouse. All properties would include a garage and either ensuite or dual-entry bathrooms.

Agency: Baywest Real Estate 87 High Street, Hastings, 5979 4412 Agent: David Nelli, 0403 111 234.

Agency: Bay West Somerville, 1/1085 Frankston Flinders Road, 5977 9660 Agent: Gary Barnes, 0412 347 233.

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AUCTION - 6TH AUGUST AT 2:30PM

WOW FACTOR IN BAXTER, MUST BE SOLD NOW!!

VENDORS HAVE PURCHASED AND THIS HOME NEEDS IMMEDIATE SALE. This inviting and spacious property EUHDWKHV FODVV DV WKLV WDVW\ UHQRYDWLRQ LV ÀQLVKHG WR WKH KLJKHVW VWDQGDUGV )HDWXULQJ EHGURRPV DOO with BIR, the master includes a full ensuite, ceasar stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, ample cupboard space, gas ducted heating, split system, frameless feature window outlooks to the tropical garden and two spacious living areas. This inviting property secured by 6 foot fencing gives you VHFXULW\ DQG DVVXUHG SULYDF\ RQ D JUHDW VL]H DOORWPHQW RI VTXDUH PHWUHV 2XWVLGH \RX ZLOO ÀQG DQ outdoor decked entertaining area and plenty of back yard for the kids to run around in. Do not miss this opportunity to purchase this property full of class located in the ideal location close to the growing Baxter shopping complex, sporting facilities and also public transport. With the freeway nearing completion and the city getting closer and closer sit back and watch your capital growth soar.

SALE NOW OR AUCTION 6th AUGUST. INSPECT: ADDRESS: CONTACT:

Saturday 2:00-2:30pm 3 Olstead Drive Paul Batt 0409 850 592

4/1085 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Somerville

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5978 0955

Two investment properties in one INVESTORS take note: seldom does a versatile property such as this come on to the market.

Providing not one but two sources of rental income, the mathematics on this property is surely worth examining. The larger dwelling is a three-bedroom brick home with dining area, family bathroom, wall oven and rangehood in the kitchen and gas wall furnace for the two large living areas. Decor touches include vertical blinds and a neutral tones in all rooms. The second dwelling is a self-contained, weatherboard cottage with a small verandah at the front.

Both properties enjoy a quiet court position within walking distance of schools, shops and transport. Both properties are currently let until the end of August 2011 and show a combined rental return of $410 per week.

Agency: Baywest Real Estate 87 High Street, Hastings, 5979 4412 Agent: David Nelli, 0403 111 234.

Hastings

$352,000

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Hastings

Under offer $385,000

10 out of 10

THIS well-presented home will appeal to first home buyers wanting to make the first step on the property ladder. Located in a quiet part of town with everything within walking distance, this property aims to please. On entry you are greeted by a large loungeroom set on beautiful floating floors and featuring gas heating. The home features a master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe, second and third bedrooms with built-in robes complete with aerial points, a kitchen/dining area comes with stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, a large family bathroom plus laundry with linen cupboard. Outside there are fully fenced front and rear gardens with a separate double garage. All this is on approx 680 square metres, making this a tidy package.

MODERN, independent living doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come much better than these exclusive single-storey units located about 50 metres from High Street. Currently under construction and due for completion in 2012, each unit will have three bedrooms complete with ensuite, robes, bathrooms and garage. Each will be finished to the highest standard and will comprise quality fixtures and fittings including stainless steel appliances for the kitchen. The lucky purchasers can choose between floating timber floors or tiles. All dwellings will come with a five-star energy rating and the surrounds will be landscaped with drought-resistant plants.

Perfect as an investment or for retirement, occupiers can enjoy the convenience of shopping nearby and town features such as the marina.

Agency: Tallon First National, 35 High Street, Hastings, 5979 3000.

Agent: Lee Swift, 0438 773 627.

Agency: MC Real Estate 4/82 High Street, Hastings, 5979 8833 Agent: Michael Curry, 5979 8833.

www.chelsea.harcourts.com.au

Only the second time offered for sale in 50 years!

Hastings Newsagency

A rare opportunity has presented itself for the purchase of a tightly held local business servicing the community.

This well established retail/wholesale/distribution newsagency sells a wide range of products, and is a landmark of the town, trading from its current location for 50 years.

Situated in fast growing Hastings, this business enjoys a perfectly central position, with front and rear access, and plenty of parking.

Hastings Newsagency products lines include, newspapers, magazines, greeting cards, stationery for school/offices/businesses, books, with a printing and photocopying service also available.

This newsagency has a solid trading history, with massive opportunities for growth in both the retail and wholesale side of the business.

With a container port on the way, Hastings is set to expand rapidly, and this newsagency is perfectly placed to make the most of the wonderful opportunities.

An ideal family business, the owners are pursuing other interests, and are very motivated to sell.

Price reduced to $495,000 + gst + SAV.

Terri Adams 0437 773 538 CHELSEA 1/463 Nepean Hwy

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Frankston South

$750,000 - $825,000

Family friendly home in tranquil setting SET in a quiet, private court on approx. two-thirds of an acre sits this well-designed home in one of the most sought-after areas of Frankston South. The property backs onto a large council reserve, complementing the natural setting the property enjoys. There is great space for the family here, with four bedrooms, two of which have full en-suite bathrooms. A third bathroom is near the remaining two bedrooms. Along with extra living areas such as a family room and rumpus room, there is also a large study, ideally set up as a home office or a quiet area for homework at the end of the day. There really is a place for everyone here with a separate billiard room inside the double garage. Let the good times spill out onto the large, covered deck area that wraps around the home and looks back over the treetops. Other features of this sensational family home include gas ducted heating, water tanks, two additional undercover car spots and drive-through access to the rear yard. Enjoy the space, enjoy the quiet and above all enjoy your time in this exceptional property.

Agency: Harcourts Hastings Shop 10, 14 High Street Phone: 5970 7333.

Agent: Jason Dowler 0403 598 754.

www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Crib Point Purchase off the Plan and Save!

$269,950 - $279,950 Frankston $750K-$820K By Neg. Family Friendly Design in Prestigious Tranquil Setting

Not just for the investor, this small development of only four is close to Crib Point medical centre, shops and public transport making it a logical choice if downsizing from a larger property or wanting to move closer to facilities. Each unit comprises 2 large bedrooms with build in robes, centrally located bathroom and spacious open-plan living/dining/kitchen. Externally a water tank and garden shed are also provided. Boasting quality fixtures and fittings and stamp duty savings, these units offer the astute buyer better value compared to others selling in the area.

Harcourts Hastings

ADDRESS: 2, 3 & 4/179 Disney Street

2 Richard Smith 0433 669 112

HASTINGS

Shop 10, 14 High St Page 12

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Set in a quiet, private court on approx two thirds of an acre sits this well designed home, in one of the most sought after areas of Frankston South. A natural setting the property backs onto a large council reserve and is surrounded by million dollar properties.

The home offers four bedrooms, two of which have full ensuites, there is third bathroom to service the remaining two bedrooms which are conveniently located down a hall. A large study is positioned to the front of the home, perfect for the kids to do their homework, or to simply enjoy their own space. Three separate living areas include kitchen/meals, a large lounge/dining, family room and a fantastic rumpus room which will cater for everybodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Entertain or simply relax on the large deck wrapping itself around the property. The deck is covered and offers an unbelievable natural outlook over the treetops. Other features of the property include gas ducted heating, water storage, double lock-up garage, a separate billiard or entertaining room under the home aside the garage, two further covered car parks and drive through access to the rear yard. This is an exceptional property in an exceptional location that will sell quickly.

Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: 16 Alicudi Avenue

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5 Jason Dowler 0403 598 754

Photo ID required for all Inspections

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www.hastings.harcourts.com.au

Hastings Amazing Lifestyle on nearly 3 acres!

$759,950

This 4 bedroom character home is situated on 2.9 acres (approx) of land in a quiet location close to Hastings shopping centre.

The home consists of 4 generous bedrooms, master with en-suite, hardwood kitchen, dishwasher and a separate meals area.

The family room is a generous size with a coonara wood fire to provide warmth and ambience during the cold winter months.

In addition the home has air conditioning a lovely fully enclosed entertaining area with roll down cafe blinds overlooking the established and very private grounds. This substantial home is ideal for entertaining or a growing family.

Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: 2 Pineview Lane

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Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246

Bittern Opportunities are Endless Somers Space, Lifestyle and Views

Neg. Over $900,000

This four-bedroom plus study family home invites you to relax on the second-storey deck to absorb immediate views of scenic farmland and distant Westernport. A timber staircase, solid Jarrah flooring and downlighting creates a sense of style, as does the open-plan kitchen/dining/family area adding a Blanco chef’s oven, stainless-steel dishwasher, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry.

The central bathroom, well-fitted laundry, third toilet, understairs storage, built-in robes, ducted heating and split-system cooling provide excellent inclusions whilst the second living area is flexible enough to be used as a lounge or rumpus room.

Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: 33 Towerhill Road

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Price by Negotiation over $465,000

If you’re looking for space for the growing family this home comprising of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and study is for you. Set on a rare approximately 1300 sqm block the opportunities are endless. Blocks of this size don’t present very often with room for the kids to play or possibly redevelopment in the future into a 4 unit site [STCA]. This beautiful home is full of charm and style making it ideal for the family with an open plan kitchen and dining featuring Caesar stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances.

There is also a separate formal lounge and a fully enclosed sunroom, making a great kids retreat perfect in all conditions with a gas log coonara. Master includes an ensuite and WIR, three additional rooms with BIR’s and a spacious renovated bathroom.

Other quality features include gas ducted heating, split system air-conditioning, 2 colourbond garages 6x6 and a 3x6 and colourbond work shop, all situated with the convenience of rear yard access.

ADDRESS: 56 Myers Road

Harcourts Hastings

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Richard Smith 0433 669 112 Tim Hughes 0410 470 515

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Malcolm Parkinson 0421 704 246 Lauren Wild 0413 487 179

Crib Point Winning Combination!

$279,950

Representing great value and an excellent central position, this three bedroom home is now available for sale. The home includes three bedrooms, one bathroom, master with built in robes and a walk through bathroom, gas heating and two seperate generous living areas all on a large 625m2 allotment. Located close to schools, shops and public transport it offers an outstanding central position.

ADDRESS: 1/280 Stony Point Road

Harcourts Hastings

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Lauren Dunsford 0422 385 869

Tyabb Modern Tudor with exceptional renovations!

Neg. Over $550,000

This outstanding and spacious Tudor style family residence with modern improvements really does have it all! It is not only modern in design it is dynamically different together with a brilliant plan with generous living and storage spaces.

Downstairs opens through double doors with the office/study, kitchen with marble bench tops, 900mm freestanding stainless steel oven, meals and large laundry, formal dining, massive rumpus/games room with built in bar and powder room to the right.

Upstairs offers four spacious bedrooms all with built in robes, family bathroom, huge master with parents retreat and full ensuite.

Other features include soaring high ceilings, alarm system, huge double garage with a work shop area, 4 toilets, paved entertaining area and plenty of lawn. The climate control includes ducted heating and ducted reverse cycle cooling and a coonara.

ADDRESS: 9 Londres Way

Harcourts Hastings

4 Jason Dowler 0403 598 754 Trent Shortt 0422 080 719

HASTINGS

Shop 10, 14 High St

5970 7333

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Hastings New Townhouse!

Neg. Over $285,000

Hidden behind a private fence within the popular ‘Old Tyabb’ this near new townhouse will really impress. Located in a soon to be complex of 3, this townhouse has great living space and is presented as a display. Comprising of three bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite and further two bedrooms with built in robes and family bathroom with separate toilet. Other features include gas ducted heating, ducted vacuum and double lock up garage with internal access. The very central and convenient position allows for you to walk to nearby schools, shops and public transport. Currently tenanted on a 6 month term.

Harcourts Hastings ADDRESS: 1/257 Marine Parade

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Lauren Dunsford 0422 385 869

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Rye

$1.1 Million Buyers

Contemporary coastal living THIS superb four-year-old contemporary home hidden among the moonah trees offers the very best in coastal lifestyle very close to the beach.

It features five bedrooms (two with ensuites), three zoned living areas, three stone bathroom, polished blackbutt hardwood flooring, ducted heating, split-system airconditioning and ceiling fans throughout, superb stone and stainless steel kitchen – with a commercial stainless steel upright

stove. Coastal living is synonymous with outdoor entertaining and this home delivers on the promise, with the main living area flowing to the enormous, north-facing external deck with fireplace and stunning gas and solar heated nine-metre by fourmetre pool (with full-length beach step) and large end spa. All this is on 993 square metres of land, there’s a grassy rear play area and sandpit to keep the children even happier.

Agency: JP Dixon Real Estate – Portsea Sorrento. Phone (03) 5984 4388.

Agent: Troy Daly, 0418 397 771.

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Rosebud

Rosebud

Rosebud West

Rosebud

You cannot get closer than this!

Coastal bush setting

Great holiday getaway

Want close to the beach?

Every so often, a rare property presents itself, and this is it!

Approximately 400 metres til your toes hit the sand, situated right behind shops, cinema, and the pub. This solid brick home consists of three large bedrooms, all with built in robes, lounge with bar, kitchen/meals area with dishwasher, and a central bathroom.

Price $450,000 Address 29 Rosebud Parade Inspect: Call for an inspection Contact: Amanda Kaye 0408 888 607

Set on 900 m2 (approx) is this tavern style coachmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. Open plan family, dining with gas/electric galley kitchen, which opens on to a large alfresco dining area with timber and wrought iron deck.

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Price $450,000 Address 14 Teal Street Inspect: Call for an inspection Contact: Amanda Kaye 0408 888 607

Here it is! This very neat and tidy brick veneer home is a two minute walk to the beach. With three large, bright bedrooms and an open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area, this home is the perfect getaway. This home would also make a solid investment for those looking for a good return.The home is on 388m2 (approx) of land.

Price $390,000 - $410,000 Address 14 Third Avenue Inspect: Call for an inspection Contact: Amanda Kaye 0408 888 607

Rosebud

Rosebud

Rosebud West

Rosebud West

Bay views with top class potential

Walk to the R.S.L.

All you want in a rental property!

Loft Style Living

Play a round of golf, wander through the State Park or just sit back and enjoy the ships passing through the bay and out past the heads and beyond with these extensive panoramic bay views. This two bedroom home offers more than just a top class position, with top notch potential too!

Price $500,000 - $550,000 Address 10 Carrington Drive Inspect: Call for an inspection Contact: Amanda Kaye 0408 888 607

This cottage style three bedroom home has everything going for it! Close to all amenities, it is in excellent condition. With open plan living, gas cooking and heating, plus air conditioning. All on 768 m2 (approx), it could also be a unit site (STCA). Call today for an inspection!

Price $359,000 Address 177 Eastbourne Inspect: Call for an inspection Contact: Barry Sanders 0423 100 925

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Price $375,000 Address 35 Branson Street Inspect: Call for an inspection Mark Morssinkhof 0400 533 245 Contact:

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Hastings

87 High Street, Hastings Victoria 3915 Ph: 03 5979 4412 Fax: 03 5979 3097 Email: enquiries@baywestrealestate.com.au Web: www.baywestrealestate.com.au

Hastings

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

MP says ignore poison Pen Link freeway letter

By Mike Hast AN anonymous person or group has sent letters to Mt Martha landowners claiming more land will be compulsorily acquired for the Peninsula Link freeway currently being built between Carrum Downs and Mt Martha.

The 27-kilometre freeway will join the northern end of Mornington Peninsula Fwy and the southern end of Moorooduc Hwy near Craigie Rd, well inland of where the letters have been circulated.

Mornington MP David Morris said the letters, claiming to be from a VicRoads general manager, were bogus.

“The letter seen by my office claims that a last-minute variation to the Peninsula Link project will

require additional and substantial land acquisition in urban Mt Martha, along a new freeway route never considered in the context of the project,” he said.

“The cowardly actions of the anonymous person or group behind these false claims should be condemned.”

Letters have been sent to residents of Sefton Grange estate, which is on the north side of Craigie Rd between Dunns Rd and Racecourse Rd. A letter has also been sent to Osborne Primary School in Craigie Rd, addressed to principal Liz Klein.

Ms Klein told The News she did not want to comment on the letter apart from saying: “It’s old news now; we’re happy to move on.”

Mr Morris said the intended Peninsula Link route had been identified more than 40 years ago, and had been included on road maps for almost all of that time.

“The final route of the freeway was agreed following public discussions over a number of years.

“Any variation to the route, or extension of the freeway to the coast, would require the same … process.”

No variation or extension has been discussed, he said.

“The claims made in the document are a ... fabrication, and appear designed to cause maximum distress to residents of Mt Martha, and particularly to those who believe the may be directly affected.”

The freeway was conceived dur-

ing the global financial crisis and is being overseen by the specially created Linking Melbourne Authority and not VicRoads.

In late 2009, LMA awarded the $2.3 billion project ($849 million in current dollars) to Southern Way, a consortium made up of the Royal Bank of Scotland, Bilfinger Berger and builder Abigroup.  Freeway construction is causing daily short-term stoppages of traffic and speed reductions on many roads, including Baxter-Tooradin and Frankston-Flinders roads, Baxter; and Eramosa, Derril and Bungower roads, Moorooduc.

Bogus: A copy of the fake letter sent to Osborne Primary School saying more land would be needed for the Peninsula Link freeway.

Chilly dip kicks off winter walk

Icy reception: While the crowds may have been welcoming at Mt Martha Beach South, the water of Port Phillip was much colder as the pained faces of Greg Hunt, left, and Tony Abbott attest.

THE Federal MP for Flinders, Greg Hunt, headed off on another long walk on Monday 25 July – this time to raise funds for and awareness of autism.

To help launch the walk, Mr Hunt was joined by the leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott, for an early morning swim at Mt Martha.

After the swim, Mr Hunt and Mr Abbott met community members and attended a breakfast.

They met with occasional care providers and preschool people to discuss issues regarding funding cuts and staff ratios.

They also met the operator of a small injection moulding company to discuss the impact of a carbon tax on the viability of their business.

Mr Hunt walked around his big electorate of Flinders in 2004 and 2007, both election years, to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

His ‘Walk for Autism’ started at Arthurs Seat and ends on 12 August at Phillip Island.

Mr Hunt’s first walk raised $65,000 for diabetes research and his second more than $55,000.

September brings something new to the air

By Mike Hast THE renovation of a former classroom block at the old Mornington Secondary College is almost complete and community radio station 3RPP will start broadcasting from there in September.

The radio station will move from its long-time home at Moorooduc Coolstores and occupy half of the block.

The studio is next to Peninsula Community Theatre and performing arts centre Studio@PCT in the school’s former Findlay Hall and library on land at the corner of Wilsons Rd and the Nepean Hwy. The renovation of the second half of the block will start this year after Mornington Peninsula Shire allocated $350,000.

It will be used by various community groups and provide a second meeting area in Mornington to support the meeting room at the library in Vancouver St behind the shire office.

The classroom renovation is being done by several Rotary clubs including Somerville-Tyabb, Hastings Western Port, Mornington, Mt Martha, Dromana, Rosebud, Rye and Sorrento.

Managing the project is SomervilleTyabb Rotarian Dick Cox, a former harbourmaster of Western Port, in conjunction with a registered builder, Point Leo-based Staff Building & Contracting.

The project has radically transformed the classroom block, which for years had been home to pigeons and had fallen into disrepair.

Room to play: Leigh Eustace, left, and Dick Cox outside Radio Port Phillip’s new studios in Mornington.

“These new cupboards and shelves came from a bank,” said Mr Cox as during an inspection with Cr Leigh Eustace and The News.

“We’ve pulled in many favours to renovate and equip the station.

“The toilets and hand basins were donated by Swan Hardware and the kitchen came from Sandown Constructions in Braeside.”

Workmen on the roof were installing steel sheets donated by BlueScope Western Port. The extraordinary 14 by seven metre performance studio will bear the company’s name.

The studio, based on the design of a mainstream station’s performance studio, can accommodate a brass band with players sitting on a 75-millimetre thick stone floor. Walls are 250mm thick (2.5 inches). Other big supporters include CSR, which donated insulation batts, and Bendigo Bank community branches on the peninsula, which donated $80,000 for new equipment and relocation costs.

Studio 1 will be the CSR Studio and number 2 the Bendigo Bank Studio.

The studios are five metres by five metres with room for two presenters

and four guests, a far cry from the tiny studios at Moorooduc.

They have double-glazed windows overlooking the former school grounds, now owned by the shire.

Other features include a large voiceover and production room, control room for the BlueScope Studio, boardroom, presenters’ room, offices, storage areas and toilets.

Cr Eustace said the next stage of preparing the meeting rooms would include renovating the former girls’ toilets, to be used by patrons of Peninsula Community Theatre and the

meeting rooms. The boys’ toilets and an adjacent plant room would become a storage area for community groups.

“This is a fantastic community project that shows what can be done when the shire council and motivated community groups work together,” Cr Eustace said.

He said the project had been inspected by councillors from neighbouring municipalities as well as members of service club, and all had been deeply impressed with the facility.

“The innovative project could be a model for other shire building projects,” he said.

Radio Port Phillip station manager Brendon Telfer, formerly of Radio Australia, said the station would use the move to Mornington to relaunch 3RPP. “We’re upgrading antennas on our towers on Arthurs Seat and Mt Eliza, buying new studio equipment, revamping all our administrative and operating systems, changing parts of our programming and even redesigning our logo,” he said.

“3RPP has been part of the peninsula community for almost 30 years and this is a fantastic opportunity to reinvigorate our connection to everyone interested in broadcasting and local radio.”

Mr Telfer said the performance studio would by offered to musicians young and old from all walks of life.

Details: Radio Port Phillip, phone 5978 8200 or email Brendon Telfer at manager@3rpp.com.au.

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Homes take back seat to history

By Mike Hast MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council’s refusal of a demolition order for a damaged heritage-listed house in Barkly St, Mornington, reveals a harder line on preserving historic properties.

But there are only 71 houses on the Mornington Peninsula heritage register, with a further 327 places of historic significance not protected.

Councillors narrowly voted against the demolition request by owners Elio and Angela Giucastro on Monday last week.

After a willing debate, the vote was 5-5 and the motion to refuse demolition was passed on the casting (deadlock breaking) vote of Cr Lynn Bowden, chairwoman of the development assessments committee.

Earlier, councillors were told by a shire planner the house was not beyond repair and the Giucastros had “not adequately considered alternative development schemes for the site that would retain enough of the heritage fabric of the dwelling to preserve its significance while still allowing for modern additions to the house”.

Joseph Alesci, a peninsula-based lawyer representing the couple, presented an engineer’s report and a heritage consultant’s report that said demolition was the only reasonable option.

The council was told repairing the house would cost more than $700,000, far above the couple’s budget for a new home.

Mr Alesci refuted claims the Giucastros had allowed the house to deteriorate: “My clients did not cause the

fires; they called police, they boarded up the house to keep out vandals.”

He said the Giucastros had tried to negotiate with the council. “The level of repair work is huge and there would be little left of the original house after it was fixed up.”

He said the Giucastros were prepared to incorporate significant elements of the original design in a new building.

A report by the shire’s senior planner, Nicholas Harrison, which was reviewed and added to by Director of Sustainable Environment Steve Chapple, stated the property had been subdivided in 2003 by then-owner Denise Hassett.

A lot at 27 Empire St on the side boundary of 42 Barkly St was created and a house built by Ms Hassett.

“The development of the second dwelling and subdivision of the land were completed in 2006,” the report stated.

The Giucastro bought 42 Barkly St in late 2006 and applied to demolish the house in June 2008, claiming it needed restumping and significant other work.

This triggered an inspection of the property and research into its significance, with the council asking for interim heritage protection, approved by state Planning Minister Justin Madden in November 2008 and made permanent in February 2010.

During this time the Giucastros were left in limbo.

Mr Harrison’s report stated the shire had gained heritage protection for the property because of its “significance to the Mornington Peninsula as a sub-

Uninhabitable: The derelict house at 42 Barkly St, Mornington, has been damaged by three fires and squatters, but the shire council has refused permission for the owners to demolish it.

stantial residence and surgery built

by Mornington’s most noted early medical practitioner, Dr James Louis Edgeworth-Somers, and lived in continuously by medical practitioners from its construction in about 1920 until 1995”.

“The house, with its prominent location, distinctive style, scale and quality, and separate surgery entrance, clearly expresses the status and occupation of its original and subsequent owners.

“The architectural style is notable as an unusual example of a two-storey Federation bungalow-style house with Mediterranean influence, in the local

context.

“The house [is associated] with the noted musician Dorcas Jessie McLean who achieved fame as a violinist and whose estate financed a scholarship for musicians at Melbourne University.”

The report stated the dwelling “had been allowed to fall into a state of neglect and the owners of buildings that have identified heritage significance should not benefit from a lack of action to protect such buildings”.

Judy Walsh, president of the peninsula branch of the National Trust, told councillors it was a great shame when the council had to determined if a her-

itage house had deteriorated enough to allow demolition.

She said not enough had been done to protect the house from vandals.

Ms Walsh conceded 42 Barkly St had “slipped through the heritage net” as there was no heritage protection when it was bought in 2006.

Voting against demolition were councillors Bev Colomb, Leigh Eustace, David Gibb, Lynn Bowden and Graham Pittock. For demolition were Frank Martin, Anne Shaw, Antonella Celi, Reade Smith and Bill Goodrem.

The decision will be appealed in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Another phone House of horrors for tower headache owners’ grand designs

By Mike Hast ANOTHER proposed mobile phone tower on the southern peninsula has raised the ire of residents.

McCrae Action Group has lodged a formal objection to a planned 23-metre high Optus tower at 2 Cornell St, McCrae.

The tower is being organised for Optus by Daly International Pty Ltd, which specialises in telecommunications projects in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Residents of Tootgarook are also battling plans by Optus to erect a phone tower near Laura St. Optus is also planning a tower near where Mornington Peninsula Fwy crosses the Nepean Hwy at Dromana.

The Optus push for other towers on the peninsula is part of a plan to provide 98 per cent mobile phone coverage.

McCrae Action Group coordinator Alan Nelsen says the proposed McCrae tower does not comply with the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme’s design and development overlay, which sets out restrictions on structure height, scale and location as well as visual intrusion.

“The planning scheme is supposed to restrict the height of

structures to eight metres,” he said.

“The tower will have a negative impact on the views of homes on the slopes of Arthurs Seat, the scenic tourist lookouts on the mountain and views from various parts of McCrae, Dromana, Rosebud and Safety Beach.”

Dr Nelsen, a retired engineer, said it was incompatible for the shire to support rebuilding of Arthurs Seat chairlift with its iconic views, but then permit an “obtrusive and unsightly communications tower in the immediate line of sight of the magnificent views from the chairlift”.

“State government and shire planning documents specifically refer to the importance of protecting the rural vistas of the peninsula. Arthurs Seat is grouped with the Dandenong Ranges as among greater Melbourne’s most important landscapes.”

Dr Nelsen said Telstra had achieved mobile phone coverage using antennas 12 metres high, well below the tree line at McCrae, and queried why Optus needed such a tall mobile tower.

Also, Telstra had proposed erecting a tower near Latrobe Pde where it crosses the freeway, but had acceded to shire

and community requests to move it to a less obtrusive location and disguise it as a fake cypress tree.

“If Telstra can service the area without building an obtrusive and ugly tower, why can’t Optus do the same?” he asked.

Dr Nelsen said government policy of asking phone companies to share towers had “gone out the window”.

“The shire’s planning scheme encourages the use of telecommunications facilities that have minimal impact on the amenity of an area. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal says phone towers should provide a net community benefit and contribute to sustainable development.

“It may cost Optus more to install two or three lower height towers in more acceptable locations, but overall there would be a net community benefit.”

He said that at a site meeting with residents and Optus staff last week, the company had indicated it might be prepared to look at making the tower a fake cypress or gum tree, but “this did not satisfy residents”.

“The next step is for a hydraulic lift to be brought on the site to give locals an indication of the height.”

By Toni Brient ELIO and Angela Giucastro said they were “frustrated and disappointed” after shire councillors refused them permission to demolish their fire - and vandal-damaged house in Barkly St, Mornington.

The couple bought Bloomfield Lodge in 2006 and feel that five years of planning and negotiating with the council have proved futile.

The 1920s California bungalow was placed under a permanent heritage overlay earlier this year.

“We were very frustrated and disappointed,” Mrs Giucastro said after the council verdict on Monday night last week.

“We just wanted to build a beautiful home there.”

She said the house was uninhabitable due to vandalism and fire damage, and now they face a “costly VCAT battle” later this year.

However, the Giucastros agree that it could have been avoided.

For these well-known and long-term locals, who were willing to compromise on many of the design elements of the new structure, the council meeting was “onesided” debate.

“Even if we had won on Monday night, we still would have to send the plans to the council and they still would have to approve them,” Mr Giucastro said.

“I just don’t think [the council] listens to the people; they’re playing with our future, our lives, our family,” Mrs Giucastro said.

She said 14 people lodged formal objections to the shire against the demolition, but they had produced a 100-signature petition in support of it.

Also in support of demolition was heritage consultant Robyn Riddett, hired by the Giucastros.

Based on her research, she concluded that “it would be acceptable to demolish Bloomfield Lodge”.

Ms Riddett found that Dr James Louis Edgeworth Somers, the much-loved first owner of the house, was a “wealthy investor” who owned a number of Mornington properties. She stated Dr Somers had closer ties to heritage-listed “Tarfayah” in nearby Albert St, which he owned and lived in, than the Giucastro property.

Tarfayah is owned by Joseph Alesci, who represented the Giucastro at the council.

Ms Riddett said the subdivision of 42 Barkly St by its previous owner, Denise Hassett, cost much of the integrity and historic value of the property.

This was later refuted by Mornington area councillor Bev Colomb, who said the subdivision had not affected the view from Barkly St, the key “public face of the property”.

Shire councillors Antonella Celi and Anne Shaw, who voted for the demolition, have been in discussions with Mr Giucastro since the meeting.

No date has been set for the VCAT hearing, but the Giucastros are prepared for it.

“We just want to get on with our lives,” Mrs Giucastro said.

The writer is a media student and a family friend of the Giucastros.

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AROUND THE PENINSULA

More work at Portsea’s bay beach DEPARTMENT of Sustainability and Environment contractors have returned to Portsea’s disappearing front beach to again build a temporary barrier of rocks.

This time they are repairing recent damage to the $3 million sandbag wall erected last year.

Officials said the sandbag seawall had sustained some minor damage due to the severe weather conditions.

A 30-metre long rock wall was installed to protect the damaged sandbags.

A temporary access ramp is needed for access to the eroding beach.

Contractors will repair the seawall using a new design that has not yet been finished. The work may not be started for several months.

Liquor shop battle beckons

By Mike Hast SHIRE councillors have knocked back a liquor “superstore” in Rosebud, setting up a battle with one of Australia’s biggest food and drink retailers.

The decision will likely be challenged in the state planning tribunal, the Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal.

First Choice Liquor, a division of supermarket giant Coles, wanted to build a 1200-square metre store with parking for 41 cars on the old Swan Plumbing Hardware site at 1301 Pt Nepean Rd. It is next to Aldi and would be almost the same size as the German-owned supermarket, which is 1282 sqm.

The liquor store would have an entry off McCombe St at the rear.

It would be the 10th liquor outlet along a three kilometre strip of Pt Nepean Rd between Lonsdale St in the east and Boneo Rd in the west.

It’s shire versus Coles in VCAT On Monday last week, Mornington Peninsula Shire councillors led by Crs David Gibb and Reade Smith voted to refuse the application, citing a negative “cumulative impact of an additional licensed packaged liquor outlet will contribute to the disproportionately high level of alcohol harm in Rosebud”.

They said the proposal also did not have enough car parking. Signs, including one seven metres high, were excessive.

The expected VCAT challenge to the council decision is being seen as a

test case, as the shire is believed to be the first council to refuse a liquor shop using the “cumulative impact” regulations introduced by the state government in April.

Cumulative impact refers to the positives or negatives of putting licensed premises such as hotels, bars, clubs and liquor shops in the one area.

Coles, bought in late 2007 by Wesfarmers, which also owns the Bunnings hardware empire, operates First Choice Liquor, Liquorland and Vintage Cellars as either stand alone out-

lets or as part of its supermarkets.

Its great rival Woolworths, also called Safeway in Victoria, operates BWS (beer, wine, spirits), Dan Murphy and Cellarmasters.

Cr Gibb said a 10th liquor outlet would contribute to a high level of harm already experienced in Rosebud due to alcohol.

Cr Smith said he spent two and a half years as a police officer in Rosebud many years ago, had been employed as a security guard and had worked with young alcohol abusers.

“The tipping point [of liquor outlets] was reached a long time ago in Rosebud,” he said. “Alcohol is responsible for violence, domestics and drinkdriving.”

A lone voice for First Choice was mayor Cr Graham Pittock who said that no doubt there were adequate alcohol outlets in Rosebud, but there

was a lack of disabled toilets and the proposal include one. “We have the opportunity to get a disabled toilet at no cost to the council,” he said.

His colleagues laughed. “I’m serious,” he said.

Cr Bev Colomb said the state government was allowing local councils to make decisions about liquor outlets due to the new regulations introduced in April. “We have an opportunity to get involved and the statistics for Rosebud are not good,” she said.

Cr Gibb said Wesfarmers/Coles would vigorously oppose the council’s decision at VCAT. “We should rejoice that this will be used as a test case.”

Shire planner Sotirios Katakouzinos’s report to the councillors stated they should approve the application, but he was overruled 8-2, with only Cr Pittock and Cr Ann Shaw supporting the liquor shop.

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HISTORY

The way we were in Hastings – 40 years ago

By Les Moseley I WENT to the new Bunnings store in Hastings this week. Very impressive to have all this variety at hand and so close, but on departure I reflected on the changes in Hastings in the last 40 years.

People who have lived in Hastings for a short time, say the last five to 10 years, will not have noticed the changes except maybe the new Woolworths and Kmart.

So what’s it been like growing up in Hastings and what’s changed?

My childhood during the 1970s was a time of industrial change in the town. We went from fishing, farming and apple orchards to steel works, with the opening of the Lysaghts plant (now BlueScope), and construction of the refineries and petroleum facilities.

More residential areas were created and West Park developed as housing for lower income families.

The streetscape of Hastings has changed remarkably with the main street changing the most. In the 1970s the street had small shops and businesses. Where Ritchies supermarket is today was once a small convenience store and homes; that’s right, homes in the main street. In the late 1970s the homes were demolished and replaced by a supermarket. It was called “Half Case”, a supermarket that specialised in discounted bulk purchases. At the time it seemed a strange name for a supermarket, but it’s amazing the number of locals who still refer to this supermarket by its original name.

Further along was a music store that was a must for the latest record, then tape, then CD but it closed with the advent of digital music. The shop now called Bargain Basement was once the other early supermarket, “Grey’s Supermarket”, but it closed in the early 1980s when Coles proposed building a supermarket.

The arrival of Coles changed shopping in Hastings forever. No longer was shopping linked to main street shops. The Hastings Lawn Bowls Club was on the Coles site, and it moved to its current location.

Where the ANZ Bank stands was once an Esso service station and there was another on Marine Parade, now federal MP Greg Hunt’s office.

The local hardware store, known as “Mrs Christies”, was in a large corrugated iron shed where the Commonwealth Bank now stands. I was about nine years old when I bought building nails measured by scales and provided in a paper bag to construct a cubby house. The purchase was far removed from the plastic packaged and automatic pay points of Bunnings today.

The Mayne brothers were prominent in the main street with one running the mower, bicycle repair and laundromat where Beach Hut Cafe now stands and the other a television repair business where Subway is now.

The public buildings were all well used. Hastings Hall was also the local courthouse, we had our own shire offices (and our own shire council) and an infant welfare centre where every child had to be checked and weighed.

This was demolished in the 1980s and the new library stands in its place.

The 1980s was a decade of mild stagnation and maintaining the status quo. Property prices were flat and growth low. Victoria’s own State Bank (until consumed by the Commonwealth Bank) was where the Best Directions store is now. The State Bank died due to mismanagement more than low patronage. We did get a new police station. The old one was where the NQR supermarket and community bank are now located. The old station was a modified house with rudimentary open air cells at the rear.

The 1990s showed promise with growth that created the high number of large and small retail outlets that exist today. The mid-1990s saw the construction of a new McDonald’s outlet, small at first but extended over the years to be just one of many multinational fast food outlets. A new post office was built on the corner of Victoria and High streets, which was once a grassed area often frequented by drivers who’d miscalculated their own abilities or that of their vehicles.

The changes to Hastings have not all been about the main shopping strip.

Entertainment has changed remarkably over the last 40 years. Hastings Hall was used for showing movies and was packed to the rafters for the showing of Alby Mangels’ World Safari documentaries.

Pelican Park aquatic centre replaced the old swimming pool, which was filled with sea water straight from the bay. On hot summer nights it appeared

to contain a significant portion of the local community who all found ways into the “secure” facility.

For those who were old enough, the Westernport Hotel was a regular haunt. The main bar was a wild and boisterous arena where one could check out the action of the main street while enjoying the many yarns and wild stories of the characters within. A disco at the rear was an effervescent nightspot, packed during the 1970s and ’80s with locals and sailors from the Cerberus naval base with bouncers and local and naval police overseeing boisterous behaviour to ensure it did not get out of hand.

Sport has been prominent with football, cricket, netball, tennis, yacht and lawn bowls clubs all being significant parts of the community for an extended period.

The Western Port Festival has been a constant over the past 40 years. Originally called Hastings Day or, as my parents call it, “Back to Hastings Day” the festival has been an annual summer destination. Events have changed remarkably over the years.

In the 1970s, people in costume carrying fake weapons aggressively re-enacted the Norman invasion of 1066 and a stuntman crashed cars and jumped off buildings. Things have mellowed and it is now predominantly stalls, music and amusement rides.

This has become the norm for events everywhere with the advent of risk management at public activities and it was not unexpected. Thirty years ago a full-sized remote controlled car crashed into and injured a number of spectators. The festival continues to be a significant community event with the street parade a great occasion.

These are some memories of the past 40 years of a great coastal town.

Hastings has transformed remarkably into a modern town of convenience, variety and choice. It has been and continues to be a great place to grow up, live, work and bring up a family.

In the swim: Left, the old Hastings swimming pool.

New industry: Above, the Lysaghts steelworks in 1974.

A different view: Below, High Street in the early 1960s and, bottom, before the Second World War (1939-45).

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Questions for the History Hunter Q: When were the earliest burials at the Crib Point Cemetery?

A: It was opened in May 1916 as the Hann’s Creek Cemetery. Ten acres had been set aside for a public cemetery in 1915 on land just outside the new naval base – five acres for military personnel from the base, five for the general public. Eight trustees, two from each of the major Christian religions, were appointed to manage the public section. Only one burial had taken place by 1921 when the name was changed to Crib Point Cemetery. Three years later, in 1924, another cemetery was established inside the base for naval personnel. The number of burials in that year had increased to three.

Q: Was there a hotel in Balnarring?

A: Yes, Warrawee in Warrawee Rd was once an inn. During the 1870s, house owner Paul Vansuylen was granted a publican’s licence.

Vansuylen already ran a store and the post office from his homestead, which stood on a corner of his extensive farming property. He extended the original building to include a bar and a parlour with an open fireplace and added a tower over the main entrance, which gave the inn its name – Tower House Hotel. Cobb & Co coaches used the hotel as a stopping point on the run from Hastings to Flinders. The licence was revoked towards the latter part of the 1880s.

Link to Melba recital AFTER publishing the story on the Dame Nellie Melba recital at Flinders Naval Depot, now called HMAS Cerberus, (The News, 21/6/11), we were contacted by Diana De La Haye of Hastings who said that her father, Leslie Frank Churcher, was pictured in the photograph (circled above).

Mr Churcher was the youngest sea cadet at

Flinders Naval Depot, and was one of the group that danced the sailors’ hornpipe and presented Dame Nellie with flowers.

“I researched for years to find out about the concert,” Mrs De La Haye said. “Finally, in 2000, one of my letters was passed on to Dame Nellie’s granddaughter, Lady Pamela Vestey, who lives

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on her property at Coldstream.”

“She sent me lots of photos of the event, and also told me that Dame Nellie was presented with a brass doorknocker with the date 22-2-1927 and the inscription FND. This is on the cottage door at Dame Nellie’s property.

Leslie Churcher died in 2001, aged 83.

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Readers are welcome to visit.

The Balnarring & District Historical Society can be contacted by phone on 5983 5326 or email balhist@optusnet.com.au

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By Frances Cameron AS long-time supporters of the idea that our solar and wind resources need to be greater utilised, my husband and I decided to take advantage of the government’s solar panel rebate and get some installed.

Often, one action is followed on by consequences and a seemingly simple task became larger with the need to drastically cut back the teatree (Leptospermum laevigatum) surrounding our home, leading on to the need to dispose of the large amount of green waste.

Hiring a mulcher was the obvious answer and as a result we now have a nice pile of mulch breaking down a bit before being put onto the garden – problem solved.

Some other jobs to get into during August are to cut faded salvia flowers back hard and let some light into the centre of your tree ferns by cutting away the old, dead fronds; the new fronds will be starting to uncurl from their soft brown beds and spring out towards the sun.

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Over the year the eggs hatch and the larvae begin to eat the tissue of the stem causing wounds that can lead to large ‘galls’ or lumps.

The galls can significantly weaken the structure of the stems, causing weakness and the potential for further damage.

Spring is when the larvae have

become adults and drill their way out of the stem to start the life cycle over again.

There are no chemical controls available to the home gardener, so the only way to keep the pest under control is to cut the galls off and burn them before hatching starts.

Citrus will also benefit from a feed of citrus fertiliser at this time.

Spring is definitely on its way, Wattles are blooming and some fruit trees are setting blossom; it can still

be very cold this month, and frosts aren’t uncommon.

If you get any unexpected frost damage it should be left on your plants until all danger of frost is over.

When it gets warmer, frost damage can be cut off to improve the look of the garden.

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New art heralds season’s change

Spring turn: Wendy Grace uses her art to trace the change in the season.

By James Clark-Kennedy IN the exhibition Hint of Spring, there is a sense of the warmer months approaching, emerging growth, and potential energy all around us set to explode into bloom and life.

Wendy Grace’s Manyung at Mt Eliza August exhibition is well timed; having passed midwinter many of us have an eye to the sky or the garden for hints of spring.

“Victoria is a very four seasons state and those seasons are so distinct – it’s something I love about this state, you always carry that sense of the season that’s here and awareness of the season that’s coming.”

Wendy’s awareness as an artist has much to do with her affinity with nature and the cycles of nature: “I’m drawn to the patterns of the seasons, and their colours.”

In the works that make up Hint of Spring, warm colours pool and disperse into organic forms and echo the rhythms of the season.

Born in 1961, Wendy completed a Diploma of Visual Arts, and a Bachelor of Fine Art and Honours at RMIT University.

She is a photographer and painter who exhibits regularly in Melbourne.

In 2010, she was a finalist in the Albany Art prize and the Broken Hill Open Art Prize and her work is represented in public and private collections in Australia and the United States.

She sees her exhibition as being about “the warmth that we gravitate to in the depths of winter ... I saw some spring blossoms coming”.

Yet the works are not simply flora and fauna.

In the forms and colours “there are lot of analogies in the work to my own life at the moment,” Grace says. An awakening energy that anybody who has embraced spring after winter will share.

Wendy Grace’s ‘Hint of Spring’ exhibition runs 4–28 August, Manyung at Mt Eliza, 1408 Nepean Hwy, Mt Eliza. Details: 9787 2953.

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The confessions of a non-participant

By Stuart McCullough LAST week I saw the final installment of the Harry Potter series. To say that the movies have been something of a big deal is like saying the Titanic had some teething problems.

I enjoyed it immensely, although my nephew Brodie was keen to identify the differences between the movie and the book that underpins it. Apparently there are heaps. Certainly enough to occupy the time it takes to drive from Knox shopping centre to Narre Warren. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fair to say the movie may disappoint die-hard fans, not least for the conspicuous absence of Bruce Willis. That said, Alan Rickman is all over it, so perhaps this is some consolation.

At the time of the original movie, my nephews were small enough to sit on my lap. This time around, they drove to the cinema. Well, not quite, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re well past sitting on anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lap by now. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the occasional Potter film and, so far as I can tell, they all lead to a battle between good and evil. This, I feel, falls under the heading of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;give the people what they wantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rather than, say, a Crying Gamestyle twist that will make you fall from your chair. (Although, to be honest, that would be amazing.)

I confess that I am yet to read a word of the boy wizardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adventures.

This, I am sure, makes me one of only three people in all of Western civilisation who remain immune to the literary charms of the juggernaut that is J K Rowling. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not by design â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I have absolutely nothing against her â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I simply havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read any of

her books. This means I am uniquely unqualified in an area of prime cultural importance. A complete social dunce, if you will. An absolute certified pariah in our great global village. In metaphorical terms, I am a castaway on a lonely island, totally cut off from the continents of humanity. For all intents and purposes, I might as well reside on another planet. It is for this reason that small talk with me can be like pulling teeth. Indeed, this

general sense of cluelessness has been directly responsible for the death of more dinner party conversations than is polite to mention. For, in truth, my ignorance of Harry Potter is far from the only example of this self-imposed social exile.

I suppose I could characterise my failure to read Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adventures as being the result of a refined literary palate and that I would never lower myself to slum it with the Hogwarts

crew, but that would be a big, fat, dirty lie. Indeed, were I to assert that my lack of familiarity with Harry Potter and friends is a result of being up to my armpits in Foucault, Balzac and whichever other French malcontent ever put pen to paper in between sparking up a Gitane and necking a bottle of exotic plonk, my nose would most certainly be pressed up against the computer screen by now. The fact is that absolutely nothing (and really mean nothing) is beneath me.

Put simply, anyone who watched the first three series of Big Brother cannot sit astride the cultural high horse and look down on anyone.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just Potter either. I am yet to read a book by Dan Brown, listen to an album by Lady Gaga, create a Facebook page or watch an episode of Glee. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure what the current criteria for being Amish is right now, but I am reasonably certain that I tick a lot of the boxes. In fact, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty much on the cusp of rejecting zippers and Velcro. Only the fact I am completely and utterly useless at barn-raising prevents me from having to nominate â&#x20AC;&#x153;otherâ&#x20AC;? in the religion question on the coming Census.

There can be no reasonable excuse for being quite so disconnected. All I can say for myself is that I simply never got around to doing all the things I ought. Frankly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the first to admit that I can never really consider myself to be a well-rounded individual if I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t first gorge myself on every cultural treat thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s available.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to make amends. From now on, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll speak of the Twitterverse

as though it was something real and important and not just something that under-employed comedians do. I will treat the idea of an â&#x20AC;&#x153;everyday rewards cardâ&#x20AC;? with the respect it deserves and even give it a top up amount to compensate for the fact that they suck like a nuclear powered Hoover.

Finally, I will start sending text messages on a regular basis, ending all of them with â&#x20AC;&#x153;OMGâ&#x20AC;?.

But to make my bid to be a better, more modern (less Amish) human being complete, I should begin with a simple apology. To Harry Potter, I am sorry. From this point on, I shall devote all my energy to ensuring quidditch is finally recognised as an Olympic sport. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll overlook the fact that the love story sub-plot between Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley is the most improbable love affair since Mr Snuffalufagus sent Big Bird a Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day card. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll keep my thoughts to myself about whether the entire battle between good and evil might have been wrapped up a lot quicker had Potter put down that crooked-looking wand and traded it in for an AK47 assault rifle. What a different film it might have been if Lord Voldemort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with his strange 1970s rock star missing nose â&#x20AC;&#x201C; had been summoning up the forces of evil, only to find Harry Potter coming over the horizon in a Black Hawk helicopter. Had that been the case, though, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every chance I would have shown some interest a lot sooner. www.stuartmccullough.com

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Entertainment JOHNNY Chester has travelled down two roads in his colourful music career – traditional rock ’n’ roll and country.

The Mornington Peninsula-based entertainer was born on Boxing Day 1941.

“Dad had a garage and one of his customers serviced jukeboxes and used to give Dad a box of used 78s of classic artists including Bill Haley, Eddie Fisher and Patti Page, which I listened to,” Johnny recalls.

Johnny played drums in school bands before becoming a rock star with his first band, Johnny and The Jaywoods, who played at dances in a small hall in Preston. They later changed the name to Johnny Chester and The Chessman.

By 1961 Johnny had released his first single, The Hokey Pokey, the first of 12 singles that included Can Can Ladies, Summertime Blues, Come On Everybody and Nick-Nack Paddy Whack.

In his late 20s, Johnny took a step that many other rockers had taken and moved into country music. He recorded a swag of singles including Highway 31, Heaven Help the Man, and Irene Goodnight before signing with Ron Tudor’s Fable Label and releasing Kawliga, Glory, Glory and my favourite, Gwen (1971).

Then came the novelty song Shame

and Scandal, which gave Johnny a silver disc. Other hits followed: Midnight Bus, Ready Mix Revenge, The World’s Greatest Mum, She’s My Kind of Woman, China Doll, I Love You So, Rebecca and others.

Johnny won a Golden Guitar for best male vocalist at Tamworth in 1975 for the bestselling track She’s My Kind of Woman.

He was 1981 male vocalist of the year for I Love You So Rebecca, 1982

vocalist of the year for Rough Around the Edges and 1983 vocalist of the year for Ad in the Weekly Times.

In June 1983 at the International Country and Western Awards in Fort Worth, Texas, Johnny was voted Australia’s international entertainer of the year.

He has supported Roy Orbison, Connie Francis, the Everly Brothers, The Beatles, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Freddy Fender and other stars.

of brainwashing/propaganda. They surely have a higher connection and responsibility with babies, but aside from that why are these other boundaries set in place; why not share? I’m told it all changed in the ’60s and ’70s.

Yeah? A male can go into a pub alone and strike up a conversation; have an aura of being a “nice bloke” with “tea on the table” when he arrives home.

A female does likewise and we all know the answer. If men have a choice why not women? Darling wants to do a computer course? Why? Darling wants to grow? What? “Darling is off with the fairies. I’m off to the pub. I’ll think about it. Can we afford it?” Most of these males are blameless to some extent due to the same social training. If you’re lucky enough to strike a partner where selflessness is on either side and freedom of individuality is encouraged, you’re home safe. Me? Read on. *** THE first two years after my wife’s death were a blur of grief and self-pity.

It was only then that I began to see the many forms of my ignorance over the years. The number of pluses I enjoyed, taking things for granted. So now I’m

sensible? I wish. I’ve picked up things along the journey but the overriding stupidity factor remains intact, ever a danger. Men generally, according to my instinct/experience, are solitary forever, alone. Females have deeper connections with other females, family, children. Seemingly, so do we men, but unless it’s just me, I think men walk alone. *** WE all know about the five senses, as in sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell, but it’s the sixth sense that’s more interesting. The modern thinking is with extrasensory perception (ESP) along the lines of those types who insist they can see parts of the future or see dead people, or both. I haven’t got it, but if we go way, way back to Joseph Justus Scaliger, a French scholar, we find that he regarded titillation as the sixth sense. That’s a sixth sense I have got. Ahh, but common sense? *** I’M on Skype; something to amuse me other than writing, Facebook and Zoosk. I didn’t set my preferences; what are preferences? So suddenly I had half a dozen females (?) from Ghana calling. We chat. In all cases

The highlight of his career was perhaps supporting The Beatles’ Australian and New Zealand tour in 1964.

The same year he became compere of the ABC pop music show Teen Scene.

Johnny recalls working with Roy Orbison: “Roy was a wonderful bloke, very humble. It was a great tour, but very disappointing from a crowd point of view.

“That first Orbison tour in 1961 was badly promoted in a venue in Sydney that held about 11,000 people. There were less than 1000 there to see Roy Orbison, Dion, Ray Peterson and my group The Thunderbirds. I can tell you Roy never played to an empty stadium again.”

Johnny has released a new album, What You Hear is What You Get (on Homespun), featuring Vegemite Kisses, Cute Bootscooter, Under Western Skies and the song he co-wrote with Brian Cadd, The Rock ’n’ Roll Years.

The album was recorded in Pakenham at the Cardinia Cultural Centre.

Johnny enjoys listening to George Strait, Lee Kernaghan, Bing Crosby, John Williamson and Al Jolson.

“George Strait is close to traditional country music but I also like Alan Jackson and Randy Travis. I admire songwriters like Garth Porter, Lee Kernaghan and John Williamson,” he said.

with Gary Turner “Eric Bogle is one of the best songwriters for his style. He has a sense of the ridiculous and is clever at putting a story into a song. It’s one thing to write a song about your feelings, but it’s another thing to put it into a time frame; Eric can do this.”

Johnny next project is a compilation of all his rock ’n’ roll songs recorded between 1961 and 1966.

He would also like to write songs for other artists. www.johnnychester.com Top 10 albums 1 What You Hear is What You Get – Johnny Chester 2 Cloudland – John Waters 3 Red Army – The Red Eyes 4 Snow – Brendan Radford 5 Far Away Places – Jetty Road 6 Rumours – Fleetwood Mac 7 101 60s Hits – various 8 The Harrow & The Harvest – Gillian Welsh 9 Wasting Light – Foo Fighters 10 Falling into Place – Adam Harvey

A Grain of Salt AFL Geronimo Andrew Demetriou gets six million and the players want more. Bugger them. They’re well looked after as it is. We saw by their classy dress sense at the players’ meeting that they all run expensive clothing accounts. As for where would we be without the players: where would the players be without the AFL, apart from having to suffer the dictatorial Adrian Anderson? There’s something quite bizarre about the money the AFL takes, and the players, and the clubs, and yet we read of the plight of the poorer clubs while we are asked to pay more and more. And now Heath Shaw, who cops eight weeks for a stupid $10 bet, while they make a fortune encouraging us to gamble every which way.

There’s something sick about it all. *** ONE of my enjoyments is getting stuck into males who strut like cockatoos for no good reason, as you may have noticed. Many females lead a life of self-suppression but are sadly unaware of it, generally by way of social training over many years, as in a wife’s place (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, kids and the cot), as in no individual identity, as in a form

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their parents had apparently carked it.

They’re all in their 20s, all looking for love, all sending sensual pictures and all in terrible situations desperately needing cash, via Western Union, to a box number. I now know how to block them and remove them from my contact list, after lots of chatting back and forth. Stupid. Heath Shaw has nothing on me. Once bitten 50 times shy? I’m 69, but age is just a number? And Port Adelaide will be premiers. A dram of pleasure, a pound of pain. *** MY dentist Dr Stanley Cheung at McCrae Plaza is the best. As he was about to plunge the needle in for 20 minutes of torture (after I successfully dodged it for five years) he asked “Do you vote Labor?” I froze in the seat. It instantly flashed through my mini-brain “what if he votes Liberal and barracks for Carlton?” I declined to answer.

You never can tell with nice people. *** QUITE amusing if it wasn’t so serious.

The phone hacking saga with Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World. Front page splash in The Age and almost an aside in Rupert’s Herald Sun. Did someone mention journalistic ethics?

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with Cliff Ellen God help me if he hacked my Skype or Zoosk. Time wounds all heels? *** “WHAT concerns me is the harm you are doing to yourselves. I mean, by perpetuating this talk of guilt and punishment, of banning and proscribing, of whitewashing and blackballing, of closing your eyes when convenient, of making scapegoats when there is no other way out, I ask you pointblank – does the pursuance of your limited role enable you to get the most out of life?” (Henry Miller).

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New members welcome. Details: Joy, 5974 3162.

LADIES SOCIAL TENNIS is now available, at Hastings Tennis Club, 54 Marine Pde, Hastings, every Monday and Wednesday from 10am. Beginners welcome. Contact Vicki on 5979 4920 for more information.

POLIO: Have you or do you know anyone who had polio or is now experiencing after-effects of polio? Come to our support group meeting at 11am on the second Saturday of each month at Mornington Information Centre, 320 Main St. Enquiries: 5974 3495.

Over 50s American clogging New beginner classes learning clogging, a cross between country tap dancing, Irish dancing and American folk dancing. No dance experience or partner needed. Details: Lee at Mornington Cloggers, 5977 6985.

Baby and Kids Market Rosebubs Market is at Eastbourne Primary School, Rosebud, on Sunday 7 August from 9am-1pm. There are more than 30 stalls selling new, vintage and quality pre-loved baby and kids’ goods. Great coffee and playground onsite. $2 adult entry (free after 12.30pm.) Enquiries phone 0425 805 301 or email rosebubsrecycled@hotmail.com

Mahjong Club plays at Mornington RSL, Virginia St, on Fridays.

12.30-4pm. Experienced players welcome. Cost is $3.50. Tea and coffee provided. Details: Lucy, 5981 0801.

Croquet. Croquet is fun. Come and try free of charge at Mornington Croquet Club, Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington (Melway 145 H4). Equipment is provided and there is no obligation. Please wear flat shoes. Details: Colin Martin, 9787 1039.

Peninsula Bushwalking Club meets at 8pm on the first Tuesday of each month at Mt Martha Community House, the Esplanade, Mt Martha. Interested walkers are welcome. Details: peninsulabush walkingclub@hotmail.com

Peninsula Prostate and Partners Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm at Bentons Square Community Centre, 145 Bentons Rd, Mornington. The group provides support, educational material and the opportunity to share a common experience. Affiliated with the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Cancer Council Victoria. Details: Roy, 0413 654 808, website www. pcfa.org.au/peninsula/index.htm, or email pppsg@optusnet.com.au Western Port Equestrian Association is for equestrian families and holds rallies on the third Sunday and second Wednesday of every month at Woolleys Rd Equestrian Reserve, Woolleys Rd, Crib Point.

New members welcome. Details: 0408 173 486.

Somerville Senior Citizens Club’s annual meeting will be held in the clubrooms at 21 Blacks Camp Rd, Somerville, on Wednesday 10 August 10 at noon. Details: 5977 7759.

Toy library Mornington Toy Library is open on Wednesday between 9.30am and 12.30pm, Saturday 9.30am and 11.30am and Monday between 1pm and 3pm.Occasional borrowing and party pack available.

Details: 5975 1847.

The library is a member of Toy Libraries of Victoria.

Western Port Garden Club meets on the first Monday each month at 1.30pm at Balnarring. A trip is planned to Tesselaars Tulip Festival and Cloud Hill Garden for the October meeting. New members and visitors are welcome. Details: Margaret, 5977 3995.

Southern Pens Writing Group meets 1-3 pm on Wed 10 August. Fiction, fact, fantasy and publishing. Details Kaye 5985 6773

Cancer Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month. All welcome at Hastings Community Health, 185 High St, Hastings, or ring 0419 020 543.

Arthritis Self-help Group meets at 1.30pm on the last Tuesday each month in the Baptist Church Hall, Boneo Rd, Rosebud. New members welcome. Details: Lorna, 5982 2678.

Studio 12 art exhibition runs 8-28 August at Shop 21, Bentons Square Shopping Centre, Bentons Rd, Mornington. Open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, Sundays 10am-4pm.

Rosebud Community Centre offers Take-A-Break occasional child care on Monday, Wednesday Friday from 9am. Supply a snack and drink. Cost $15 for a fourhour session. Bookings essential. Three-year-old kinder is also offered on a Thursday morning 9-11.30am. Cost $120 per term.

Child must be toilet trained. Supply a piece of fruit and a drink. Details: 5986 5882.

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Birdwatching: PENBOC has outings to Bald Hills Reserve, Red Hill, on 10 August. Meet at McIlroys Rd. Langwarrin Flora Reserve outing is on 21 August. Meet McClelland Dve car park. Both start 10am. Details: Max, 9789 0224 The Women’s Shed meets every Wednesday 9.45-11.45am at Mt Martha Uniting Church hall, Bay Rd, Mt Martha. Time out group for women of all ages (not a religious group). Details: Merrilyn, 5974 4072.

Aglow Mornington, an interdenominational group, meets at Mornington Information Centre, 320 Main St, at 10.30am on Thursday 11 August. Guest speaker is Ruth Rolfe, president of Korumburra Aglow. Entry $9 with morning tea included. Details: Marie, 5977 6200 or Pam, 5977 6073.

Mornington & District coffee morning will be held on Tuesday August 9th at 10.30am in the Friendship Room of St Marks Church, Barkly Street, Mornington.

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Rallying a family affair BROTHER and sister Steve Kenway and Lauren Palmer are leading the 2011 Exedy Victorian Rally Championship.

Steve, 26, is a mechanic at Roberts Automotive in Frankston and Lauren, 28, is a teacher at Woodlands Primary School in Langwarrin.

The siblings grew up in Pearcedale, attended Mount Erin Secondary College and live separately in Hastings.

They have competed as a team for eight years as members of Pakenham Auto Club and had a background in motorkhana and autocross before taking to the forests when Steve obtained his road licence.

This year started perfectly with an outright win in round one, the East

Gippsland stages in the wet and slippery forests north of Bairnsdale.

Round two, the Bega Valley Rally again on wet tracks in the forests around Eden, was less successful and they finished seventh after electrical and computer problems.

However 16 July saw them back on the podium with another outright win at round three, the George Derrick Memorial Rally held in the challenging forests around the old goldfields of Avoca.

“This year is our most successful yet and with a big gap till round four in October, the car will be getting a mid-season rebuild to give us the best chance in the last two rallies,” Steve said.

Mastering the mud: The 1999 Subaru Impreza makes easy work of a muddy corner.

Sibling smiles: Brother and sister Steve Kenway and Lauren Palmer make a great team.

Their car is a much-modified 1999 Subaru Impreza WRX STI. Steve does his preparation at Roberts Automotive, of course, Tyrepower Frankston look after wheel alignment and fit the special Dunlop rally tyres, and Critical Damping maintain the shock absorbers. The pair is also sponsored by Bayport Group, Eastern Plant Hire, Newco traffic management and Subaru Parts.

“Darren and Craig Roberts, Gerald Mammi, Bryce Palmer and our mum and dad have been fabulous supporters,” Lauren said.

Their next events are the Akademos Rally (in the Alexandra region) on 15 October and Rally Victoria (Drouin) on 12 November.

The good oil on a couple of Hastings legends IF you look down the list of life members of Hastings Football Club, the name H. Jack can be seen.

Hec and Les Jack, uncles of John Watson, were identical twins, better known as “Biddy” and “Blinker”.

They were two of the hardest-hitting footballers I have ever seen, and they played a big part in the history of our club.

After years of playing for the Blues, Biddy turned to the administrative side of the game, serving on the committee for years, which included a term as president. He was also as trainer for a number of years. In this capacity he wasn’t exactly overworked as far as rubbing

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down was concerned because, being a fisherman hauling nets and then cutting wood in the winter, Biddy’s hands didn’t exactly resemble those of a doctor: they were more like two old bricks and the players were always fit if he had the oil bottle. It was the same on the field; if a player was hurt and he saw Biddy running out, if it was humanly possible he would get up and limp away!

I can remember one year when the

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committee decided to give the boys hot Bonox after training every Thursday night. A look under the grandstand among Digger’s “treasures” resulted in a copper and stand, which were pressed into service and everything went like clockwork until Biddy’s turn came up on the roster. The boys came in after training, each grabbed a cup of brew, and every one of them commenced to give perfect imitations of squid, spurting Bonox everywhere. All, that is, except Biddy who reckoned that he couldn’t taste anything wrong with it.

He told me later that he did everything right: he half-filled the copper with water, got it boiling, then tipped the jar of

Bonox in. That’s where things started to go wrong. He couldn’t find the big wooden spoon that was used for stirring, so he grabbed the nearest thing that would do the job, which was a length of hose that Digger had been putting oil into the mower with. He made a really good job of it by leaving the hose in the brew so that he could give it a stir occasionally.That was Biddy’s first and last effort as cook at the club.

While on the subject of cooking, Biddy once told me they had a doctor out in the boat with them one week and on the Wednesday when he rang home his wife asked him how he was enjoying the trip.

He replied that the boys had fried fish

for tea on the previous evening and he wasn’t feeling the best.

With a twinkle in his eye Biddy stated that these city folks were weak in the stomach: “We had no fat so we fried the fish in Mobil oil. We often do that and it doesn’t hurt us.”

I consider myself much richer for having known Biddy and Blinker Jack, two of nature’s gentleman, who never bothered about a spoon to stir their tea if there was a garfish handy, and played their football the same way.

From Blue Power 1977 No. 10 (written by the late Norm Francis).

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Bombers and Swans fight for final eight spots Round 20 previews Friday 5 August St Kilda v Fremantle, Etihad Stadium 7.40pm After a horror start to the season, the Saints have finally hit form, and at the right time of the year. They now face a sinking Fremantle whose record in Melbourne is deplorable. On the weekend the Dockers went into the game with their season on the line, but were belted in the storm by Hawthorn.

The Saints got the job done against the Gold Coast by 20 points, but if they want to beat top four sides they need to kick at least 15 or 16 goals a game and at the moment they struggle to do this.

The bottom line is Fremantle can’t play when they come to Melbourne and the Saints are performing close to their best. St Kilda by 42 points.

Saturday 6 August Carlton v Melbourne, MCG 2.10pm It’s official: Melbourne have well and truly crashed, and the coach is out, but

they’re still in contention for the finals.

How does that work? The weekend was one of the worst performances from a team I have ever seen, Melbourne are now going to have to do a lot of soul searching and a list shuffle if they want to be even in the same league as Carlton. The Blues showed how they can play when the game is on the line, which they did brilliantly. The Kangaroos were with them at threequarter time, but in the last quarter the Blues, lead by Judd, got home with an 18-point win. Carlton by 51 points.

Geelong v Gold Coast, Skilled Stadium 2.10pm If they Cats can beat Melbourne by 187 points, who knows what they could do to the Gold Coast at Skilled Stadium?

Although the saying “lightning never strikes twice in the same place” will most likely apply for this game. The Suns could hold their heads high after an honourable loss to the Saints by 20 points. Gary Ablett played another brilliant game, while putting his hand up as a Brownlow favourite. On paper this game is a huge mismatch and the Suns will find it extremely difficult at a ground they’ve never played before.

Geelong by 71 points.

Essendon v Sydney, Etihad Stadium 7.10pm In the match of the round, the Bombers and Swans fight for their spots in the eight. A loss here would be critical to both clubs. The Bombers will go into the game under the pump, after a 58-point loss to Collingwood. To make things even tougher, Travis Colyer and Brent Prismall sustained serious injuries and are unlikely to play. The Swans will be nice and rested after the bye, and looking to cement a spot in the eight. Sydney have had mixed fortunes at Etihad Stadium this year; earlier in the season they beat North Melbourne, but last time they played at Docklands Carlton defeated them by 34 points. Sydney by 11 points.

Port Adelaide v Collingwood, AAMI Stadium 7.40pm In what seems like another mismatch on paper, the Magpies travel for the second time in three weeks, this time to play bottom side Port Adelaide.

The Power this year have had a horror record at AAMI Stadium, winning just the one game. They haven’t beaten Collingwood at AAMI since 2004, so the signs don’t look good. The Magpies go into the game in ripping form. The

win over the Bombers was their 10th in a row, a feat they haven’t achieved since 1965. With the return of Dale Thomas and possibly Alan Toovey and Sharrod Wellingham, this will be a walk in the park for Collingwood.

Collingwood by 48 points.

This was seen when they travelled to Perth minus Luke Hodge and smashed Fremantle. The Kangaroos played well for three quarters but were overrun by Carlton, but there were many positives and lessons from the game. When the teams last met at Aurora Stadium, the Kangaroos won by 12 points. Daniel Wells was best on ground. This time the Hawks are in much better form and Lance Franklin is due for a big one.

Hawthorn by 20 points.

Sunday 7 August Brisbane v Adelaide, Gabba 1.10pm It has been a long time coming, but Neil Craig has finally lost his job as head coach of the Adelaide Football Club. He has been replaced by sole premiership captain Mark Bickley and already change has begun. The Crows got up in the showdown against arch-rivals Port Adelaide to give Mark Bickley his first win. The Lions a fortnight ago looked lost without captain Jonathan Brown and, just like earlier in the season, he is due to miss a bit of football, so the Lions need to find another leader to fill the gap and bring results to a proud club. Adelaide by 6 points.

West Coast v Richmond, Patersons Stadium 4.40pm For the Eagles to make top four they must continue winning. As obvious as this sounds it’s easier said than done, and each of their remaining matches are easily winnable. Coach John Worsfold must find the balance between winning matches and player management as both have a vital say in finals. As for the Tigers, they are merely playing for pride, getting games into young players, and looking towards next year, as this year failed to meet expectations. Damien Hardwick will use these games to find out who wants to be there and who will be in his plans for the future. West Coast by 35 points.

Hawthorn v North Melbourne, Aurora Stadium 2.10pm As the race for the finals heats up, the Hawks find themselves in a great position to challenge for the flag.

Peninsula gallopers continue to shine MORNINGTON trainer Tony Noonan could have unearthed another star performer in Massoni.

He has raced only three times for a win at Cranbourne and a convincing victory over 1400m at Caulfield on Saturday.

On that basis Massoni – a 4yo by Bianconi – may well prove a valuable replacement for the classy mare Ortensia.

Importantly Massoni has proven his adaptability having coped with heavy going at Cranbourne and then being equally comfortable on a dead track at Caulfield.

The way he is going the gelding may well win a group or listed race in the early part of the spring.

Two other spring hopefuls from the Mornington Peninsula – Cedarberg and Rekindled Interest – are coming along nicely in their spring preparations.

Rekindled Interest, who showed his ability when beating Derby winner Lion Tamer in the AAMI Vase (2040m) at Moonee Valley last October, is be-

ing aimed at the feature staying race by trainer Jim Conlan.

The son of premier sire Redoute’s Choice galloped pleasingly at Sale on Sunday 31 July and is expected to resume in the next few weeks.

According to Mornington-based trainer Pat Carey (right), Cedarberg is being prepared for both the Caulfield and Melbourne cups.

It is very much in the 5yo’s favour that he qualified for those races by the winning the Group 1 BMW at Rosehill (2400m) in April.

Carey has not made a final decision, but has indicated Cedarberg will take a weight-for-age path to the rich handicaps. *** Michael Kent, who is priming AJC Oaks winner Absolutely for the coming feature races, appears to have a respectable understudy in Good Value.

A sparingly raced 6yo had conditions against him when an unlucky second to another Cranbourne-trained galloper, Diggersanddealers, at Caulfield on Saturday.

With natural improvement he can be expected to soon atone for the defeat in the near future and could develop into a Cranbourne Cup contender.

A Cranbourne trainer who deserves the highest of praise for his work with the marvellous old sprinter Stanzout is Colin Davies.

A Group 2 winner, the grey has been competitive against some of Australia’s best sprinters and continues to perform with distinction as his fast-finishing third to Peter Moody’s Mid Summer Music in the Group 3 Bletchingly Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on Satur-

day indicated.

Judging on that performance, the 9yo is one to keep in mind when playing exotics in the coming weeks.

Horses to follow: First starter Snitzem created a good impression when third to race-fit Hot Spin over 1000m at Caulfield on Saturday.

A $160,000 purchase, Snitzem showed blistering speed to lead from an outside barrier and was only gathered over the final 50 metres.

John McArdle’s Kid Kobe and Doug Harrison’s Havelock Express will also be hard to beat over the next few weeks.

Another to catch the eye over the 1000 metres at Caulfield was Forever The Chill who finished powerfully when runner-up behind Canberra-trained Jackpot Queen ($3.80 favourite).

A beautifully bred daughter of Choisir out of classy sprinter The Big Chill, the Russell Cameron-trained debutant has black type written all over her. Fourthplaced Peronne Lady also hit the line with intent and will be well suited when she steps up to 1200 metres or further.

Cranbourne-trained The Red Emperor is now ready to win following five starts from a spell. Carrying the familiar Harrison family colours, The

Hoping for clean air at nationals BALCOMBE Grammar School’s aerobics team “Balcombe Spirit” is training hard for the national championships in Launceston, Tasmania, next month.

The team won its way through to the nationals via events in Geelong in May and the state finals in Werribee, where the girls won silver.

School Aerobics National Championships have been held for more than 20 years.

In Tasmania, the Balcombe girls will compete against teams from around Australia.

Sheridan Hull of the school said the girls were excited to be competing in Tasmania. “Their coach Niki Hind of Peninsula Sport Aerobics and Fitness in Baxter is to be congratulated for her amazing effort in achieving fantastic results with the girls,” she said.

Silver girls: Balcombe Grammar School’s aerobics team, from left rear, Layla McKinley, Tessa Hull, Vashti Lane and Kate Martin. Front, Sarah Astall, Summer Wilson and Miranda Pidal.

Red Emperor (50/1) did all the bullocking work in front and only conceded in the latter stages.

Makeadreamcometrue (15s to 9s) showed his first glimpse of form this year and is also worth backing when he drops back a grade.

Lopov has continued to improve this campaign and may have found his niche. Stepping to 2400 metres for the first time, the Savabeel 4yo produced a career-best performance when towelling 15 opponents at Caulfield.

Cranbourne-trained Minne Mah should be a good bet in a mares’ event over the next few weeks. Having her second run after a spell, she was forced to do an enormous amount of work from an outside barrier and was only gunned down late by long-shot Procida.

Sixth-placed Bondarenko was also disadvantaged in running, charging home from near last on straightening.

Others worthy of respect are Lakedro, Anabaa’s Legacy, Motorised, State Grade and Carnero.

Best: Bondarenko Doing well: Mornington trainer Pat Carey. Picture: Slickpix

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Rebels with a cause won’t be rolled over

By Cameron McCullough WHEN the couples skating is over and the popcorn machine switched off, a dramatic transformation occurs at the roller skating rink.

In come the young women from the Rosebud Rebels – resplendent in their red and black, fish-nets and plaid, corsets and tattoos. The rink comes alive to the sounds of yells, grunts and clashing skates with knee and elbow pads getting a good workout.

It is a sight that would have even the most ardent speed skater rolling off the rink to play some pinball and eat a Chicko roll, anything to avoid tangling with these broads and the boards.

Rosebud Rebels started when Erin Cameron and her friend Caitie Foster became besotted with roller derby at a Victorian Roller Derby League bout in Reservoir late last year.

Erin and Caitie, who go by the roller derby names of ‘Ezme Hurchu’ and ‘Flash Pance’, went away from the event intent on starting a new league. So the Rebels were born.

“We formalised the league in March, became incorporated and started recruiting members,” Erin said.

“This was such an exciting time for us as both our passion and roller derby skills began to grow.”

Erin attended a regional derby camp at Daylesford in March, which helped the budding idea consolidate into a long-term as-

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piration with achievable shortterm goals.

“During autumn, we skated and skated and skated some more.”

Numbers have steadily increased as the word got out about a new force in roller derby.

The Rosebud Rebels added off-skates fitness sessions and invited their first guest coaches to conduct an assessment of their skill levels in addition to running a all-day clinic.

“It was an incredible honour to skate with ‘Nine Lives Isis’ and ‘Savage Blanc’ [of the Geelong Roller Derby League], coaches with such commitment and drive when it comes to sharing roller derby knowledge.”

The next step was to attend a regional camp in Moe at the end of May. ‘Ezme Hurchu’, ‘Flash Pance’, Naomi ‘Bashin’ Bronco’ Braddick, Sage ‘Foxy la Roux’ King and one of their treasured referees, Lee ‘General Lee’ McQueen, all put their hands up for this invaluable experience.

“The Moe camp allowed us to form alliances with other regional leagues under the watchful eye of international coaches ‘MisFit

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Maiden’ and ‘Calamity Crush’,” Erin said.

“Filled with laughter, tears, hope and pain, the camp reinforced such a strong sense of pride not only in how far the Rosebud Rebels had come as a league, but also in the friendships we had developed along the way.

“We returned home weary but happy, with grand plans to consolidate our skills, grow our league and promote the Rebels within our community.

“We already have a big Facebook following.”

The Rebels held a trivia night at The Dunes Golf Links in Rye. “It was a humbling experience as we revelled in an abundance of community support and enthusiasm,” Erin said.

“We have a stall at the Vintage Market at Eastbourne Primary School hall, Allambi Ave, Rosebud West, on the third Sunday each month, where we sell Kerry ‘Double D-mon’ Howlett’s delectable cupcakes.”

Their boldest fundraising event so far, the brainchild of Erin ‘Vodka Bruiser’ O’Neill, is ‘Rebels With A Cause’, a night of burlesque, an internationally renowned hula dancer, a Melbourne-based rockabilly band and DJs on 12 August at The Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy.

Somehow it seems inevitable that it will be a roaring success.

Who, after all, would stand in their way?  For details about the Rebels, call Erin Cameron on 0431 819 398.

In the fray: Erin “Vodka Bruiser” O’Neill mugs for the camera while adjusting her skates.

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